President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his historic hush money case to an unconditional discharge -- allowing Trump to avoid prison, fines or probation, but cementing his status as a convicted felon just 10 days before he takes the oath of office for his second term.

Judge tells Donald Trump 'Godspeed' as New York hush money sentencing

Listen to the audio recording as New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced President-elect Trump to "unconditional discharge" in the hush money case. This is the first time recordings have been made available to the public from the courtroom proceedings.

Some criminal defendants use the opportunity to address the court to express remorse. The president-elect did no such thing.

Judge Juan Merchan has signaled his intention to sentence Trump to an " unconditional discharge " -- allowing Trump to avoid prison, fines or probation -- out of respect for the principle of presidential immunity, which takes effect on Jan. 20 once Trump becomes president.