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Former President Trump’s defense attorneys are requesting the termination of a gag order restricting his public statements about the recent trial where he was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. They argue that the trial has concluded and the stated bases for the gag order no longer exist. They also cite Trump’s First Amendment rights as a leading candidate in the 2024 presidential election and contend that the order impinges on the free speech rights of the American people. The defense team asserts that the gag order was unconstitutional and part of a rigged trial. Trump’s sentencing date is set for July 11, just four days before the Republican National Convention.

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) is demanding a criminal investigation into New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan for allegedly violating former President Donald Trump’s First Amendment rights during his trial. Vance claims Merchan’s enforcement of gag orders deprived Trump of his ability to question witnesses, challenge prosecutors, and address the judge’s perceived bias. The senator cites two statutes that could be used to pursue Merchan, one preventing conspiracies against federally protected rights and another prohibiting the willful deprivation of constitutional rights.

In response to a motion from Special Counsel Jack Smith requesting a gag order, former President Trump’s attorneys have accused the government of “unconstitutional censorship.” Smith’s motion seeks to prohibit Trump from making statements that pose a danger to law enforcement agents involved in the classified documents investigation. Trump’s legal team argues that the request is an attempt to silence Trump’s political speech and violates his First Amendment rights.

As the prosecution’s final witness, Michael Cohen took the stand in former President Trump’s criminal trial. Trump’s allies, including high-profile Republicans, attended the trial to show their support. Cohen testified about Trump’s knowledge of a payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. Despite Trump’s appeal, the gag order imposed by the judge remains in place. The defense attorneys will continue cross-examining Cohen in the trial’s ongoing proceedings.

The trial of former President Donald Trump for falsifying business records took a dramatic turn on Thursday as Stormy Daniels’ explosive testimony engulfed the courtroom in a circus-like atmosphere. Trump’s defense team, led by Jim Trusty, vehemently argued for a mistrial, citing Daniels’ irrelevant and prejudicial testimony. However, Judge Juan Merchan denied the request, acknowledging the difficulties in controlling Daniels’ testimony but ultimately deeming it necessary for the jury to evaluate her credibility. Prosecutor Josh Steinglass defended Daniels’ account, stating that it aligns with previous statements and serves to shed light on the underlying charges. The prosecution also dropped plans to call Playboy model Karen McDougal as a witness, while Trump’s request to modify the gag order to address Daniels’ allegations was denied by the judge due to concerns about protecting the integrity of the proceedings.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has defiantly asserted his constitutional rights in the face of a gag order aimed at curbing his public commentary on his ongoing trial. Despite facing fines and threats of incarceration, Trump has vowed to continue speaking out, declaring that the Constitution is paramount. The gag order, imposed in March, sought to silence Trump’s public statements about witnesses, prosecutors, and court proceedings. However, Trump’s inability to remain silent soon led to clashes with judicial directives.

Former President Trump’s trial in Manhattan enters its 11th day, focusing on alleged gag order violations and computer forensics evidence. The judge is expected to rule on remaining gag order violations, and a computer expert will continue testifying. Trump faces penalties for repeated violations of the order, which prohibits him from discussing witnesses and court officials. The prosecution aims to prove that Trump falsified records to conceal a crime related to a payment made to pornographic actress Stormy Daniels.

Prosecutors in New York are requesting additional fines of $4,000 for former President Donald Trump for violating a gag order in his criminal hush money trial. This request follows a previous fine of $9,000 imposed by Justice Juan Merchan on Tuesday for social media posts that questioned the jury selection process and insulted a key witness, Michael Cohen. Merchan has threatened jail time for Trump if he continues to defy the order, which prohibits him from discussing witnesses and jurors. The gag order aims to prevent intimidation of participants in the trial, the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president. Trump claims the order violates his free speech rights and prevents him from responding to political attacks. He has accused prosecutors of collaborating with President Biden to undermine his presidential bid and has also alleged a conflict of interest with Merchan due to his daughter’s involvement in Democratic politics. Trump is facing multiple other criminal charges, including allegations of election interference and mishandling of classified documents, but it is unclear if any will proceed to trial before the November election.

Former President Trump’s ongoing criminal trial has taken a turn with the judge imposing fines for gag order violations. Judge Juan Merchan fined Trump $9,000 and warned of potential jail time for future violations. Prosecutors allege Trump violated the order 14 times, while the Trump defense team maintains he was responding to attacks against him. Despite Trump’s claims of a rigged trial and a conflicted judge, the case continues with witness testimony resuming this morning.

Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Wednesday, calling the judge presiding over his hush money trial ‘crooked’ and claiming that the case is intended to interfere with his presidential campaign. Trump’s comments come a day after he was held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order. The judge has barred Trump from making public statements about witnesses, jurors, and some others connected to the case. Trump is still free to criticize the judge himself. Despite the gag order, Trump has continued to attack the judge, prosecutors, and potential witnesses at his rallies and on social media. These attacks have potentially put him in further legal jeopardy. However, Trump insists that he is merely exercising his free speech rights. Trump’s visits to Wisconsin and Michigan mark his second trip to the swing states in just a month. He is expected to focus on immigration and abortion during his rallies.