Judge Juan Merchan has found Donald Trump in contempt, again, for violating a gag order, and warned the former president that he will consider jail time for any subsequent infraction. Trump was fined $9,000 last week, $1,000 for each of nine previous violations. Merchan said: “Mr Trump, as you know, the prosecution has filed three […]
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Trump gag order hearing contentious
Prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office argued that former President Trump’s alleged gag order violations pose a “very real threat” to the trial. Prosecutor Chris Conroy made the statement as Tuesday’s proceedings got underway in the New York vs. Trump trial. He handed out copies of 10 social media posts that he says […]
Judge issues a gag order in Trump fraud case
The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud case issued a limited gag order after the ex-president made “disparaging” remarks about a court clerk. Mr Trump had attacked Judge Arthur Engoron’s clerk in a post on his social media site, Truth Social. The judge warned of “serious sanctions” if the order was disobeyed. Mr Trump […]