Listen to Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case here

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to be released with no restrictions Friday after his criminal conviction in the "hush money" case in New York. 

Though he'll receive no punishment under the unconditional discharge sentence, Trump and his attorney pledged to appeal his conviction as he prepares to take office in 10 days as the 47th president of the United States. Speaking virtually from his residence in Florida, Trump continued to insist during the hearing that he's "totally innocent." 

"It's been a political witch hunt," Trump said on camera. "It was done to damage my reputation so that I'd lose the election, and obviously, that didn't work."