The president-elect received an unconditional discharge of his sentence, which formalizes his status as a felon and makes him the first to carry that distinction into the White House. He had fought to avoid the proceeding at every turn.

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

The judgement cements the president-elect's felony conviction but allows him to return to the White House without the threat of a jail term or fine.