SnopesNo, Trump's 'Unconditional Discharge' Sentence Does Not Mean He Was 'Exonerated'
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10% Center
- Reliability
80% ReliableGood
- Policy Leaning
10% Center
- Politician Portrayal
-40% Negative
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Contributing sentiments towards policy:
42% : So, Trump appealed Merchan's decision to the Supreme Court.41% : The jury's decision would have to be successfully appealed in order for Trump to be considered "exonerated."
39% : "According to New York State law, an unconditional discharge means that Trump will have the felonies on his official record but will not face jail time, fines or probation for his actions.
33% : Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsified business records for hush money payments made to pornstar Stormy Daniels in May 2024, meaning felonies would be added to his record no matter what sentence Merchan handed him.
31% : Merchan had previously indicated that he would sentence Trump to an unconditional discharge, according to Reuters.
27% : Trump continued to claim that he was "totally innocent" and said he plans to appeal the sentence.
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