As Mr. Trump prepares for his inauguration, the legal fallout from his first presidency, specifically his criminal conviction, threatens to shadow his second term.
Justice Merchan made clear that even if the sentencing proceeded, he would not recommend any prison sentence, but Trump's felony conviction leaves a permanent mark.
Despite the possibility of walking free with an unconditional discharge, Mr. Trump would still be the first president with a criminal record in office.
In dismissing Trump's claims of presidential immunity and rejecting his request to toss the jury verdict, Justice Merchan demonstrated resolve in the judicial process.
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