A New York prosecutor recommended that US President-elect Donald Trump not be jailed at his sentencing on Friday for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, just days before his January 20 inauguration.The hearing will close a case that loomed for a time over his successful bid last year to retake the White House. Justice Juan Merchan, who oversaw the six-week trial, had signaled previously he did not plan to send Trump to jail or to fine him.Trump sat silently and did not respond when Merchan greeted him. He appeared with his lawyer on TV screens beamed to the courtroom with two American flags in the background. He wore a red tie with white stripes.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.But by granting an unconditional discharge, Merchan would place a judgment of guilt on Trump’s permanent record.Joshua Steinglass, a prosecutor, said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office supported Merchan’s planned