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Trump Convicted in Hush Money Case; Unconditional Discharge Possible

After Trump's conviction on falsifying business records, the Manhattan judge could impose an unconditional discharge, the statutory maximum, but no sentence has been handed down.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 29, 2026, 7:20 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 28, 2026, 1:18 p.m. ETWritten Aug 29, 2026, 7:22 a.m. ET
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Donald Trump was on August 28, 2026, in the Manhattan hush money case, according to keyt.com. The conviction is on charges of falsifying business records, as reported by keyt.com. The prosecuted the case. At this stage, no sentence has been imposed. The statutory maximum for this offense is an , according to keyt.com. The judge in Manhattan has not yet sentenced Trump.

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  1. Aug 29, 2026, 7:20 a.m. ETFirst report

    Trump Convicted in Hush Money Case; Unconditional Discharge Is Statutory Maximum

    Donald Trump has been convicted on charges of falsifying business records in the Manhattan hush money case, according to keyt.com. The case was prosecuted by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The statutory maximum for the conviction is an unconditional discharge, which would mean no jail time or supervised release, but no sentence has been imposed at this stage.

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