"Judge Merchan emphasized that he believed the charges were serious and felt it was vital to respect the jury’s verdict" and then this lying judge acted as if the charges were not serious by sentencing Trump to no time behind bars, or fine or probation: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/10/trump-sentencing-hush-money-conviction-merchan/ #Crime #NoPunishment
Trump sentenced in hush money case, will not face jail or probation

Donald Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records. He was sentenced Friday in a New York court.

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A crucial aspect of the program is the absence of punishment for a positive test. Cheating is discouraged but testing positive just leads to a counseling session, not penalization. This strategy keeps participants engaged in the program. #NoPunishment #PositiveReinforcement