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Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump, Friday, October 6, 2017. (Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a landmark decision, a New York judge has declined to impose any penalties on former President Donald Trump following his conviction on 34 felony counts related to a hush-money scheme. The verdict marks a remarkable turn of events, given that Trump was found guilty by a jury on all charges, yet his conviction will not jeopardize his return to the White House, marking a departure from previous norms.<\/p>\n

The sentence handed down by Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan has effectively put an end to the case, allowing Trump to avoid the threat of imprisonment or fines. This decision has sparked debate about the implications for the former president’s future and the separation of powers in the US.<\/p>\n

Merchan’s ruling has been reported as a strategic move to sidestep constitutional concerns surrounding Trump’s potential pardon power as president. By not imposing a sentence, he has avoided encroaching on the executive branch’s authority. According to the judge, while he must consider aggravating factors when sentencing any defendant, Trump’s impending presidency presents a unique circumstance that outweighs all others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In a landmark decision, a New York judge has declined to impose any penalties on former President Donald Trump following his conviction on 34 felony counts related to a hush-money scheme. 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