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A sentence of an unconditional discharge appears to be the most viable solution to ensure finality and allow Defendant to pursue his appellate options," Merchan wrote. The judge also said that he would allow Trump to appear to the sentencing virtually, to assuage the president elect's concerns about the "mental and physical demands during this transition period.
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