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... Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass said in court that Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts punishable by one to four years in prison, but recommended the judge hand down "a sentence of unconditional release" given the unique circumstances of the case.

"We must be respectful of the office of the presidency, and mindful of the fact that this defendant will be inaugurated as president in ten days," Steinglass said, while also saying that Trump has acted like he's "above the law" throughout the case, including with his frequent verbal attacks on the judge, prosecutors and even their family members.

"This defendant has caused enduring damage to the public perception of the criminal justice system," he said. ...