President-elect Donald Trump, facing a hush-money conviction, received an unconditional discharge shortly before his inauguration. Trump, maintaining his innocence, called the case a politically motivated 'witch hunt'. The charges stem from a payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign, and despite a potential prison sentence, his status led to no jail time.
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