New York Justice Juan Merchan’s decision to let Donald Trump go unpunished for his 34 felony-count convictions was the right one.

Donald Trump has been given an unconditional discharge over hush money payments sent to porn star Stormy Daniels, avoiding jail before his inauguration later this month.

Justice Juan Merchan's sentencing of Trump ... Merchan said he was imposing the sentence sparing Trump jail, a fine or probation because the U.S. Constitution shields presidents from criminal ...

Judge Juan Merchan imposed an "unconditional discharge” that means Trump receives no prison time or probation. Trump ...

He will be sentenced on Jan. 10, shortly before his inauguration, but is unlikely to face jail time or other penalties.

adding that he is not inclined to impose a jail sentence. Justice Juan Merchan’s ruling means Trump will be required to appear at a court hearing just 10 days before his Jan 20 inauguration ...

Justice Juan M. Merchan, an even-keeled jurist, has been in the president-elect’s cross-hairs for nearly two years.

New York Judge Juan Merchan declined to vacate Trump's history ... ruling that he does not intend to sentence the politician to jail. Instead, the judge suggested, "unconditional discharge appears ...

But Justice Juan Merchan indicated he will not sentence Trump to prison time, acknowledging that incarceration is not a “practicable” option. And the judge said Trump may attend the sentencing ...

Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of “unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for President-elect Trump other than having the conviction on his record.