Results for: Gag Order Violation

Former President Trump has been granted permission by the judge presiding over the NY v. Trump trial to attend his son Barron’s high school graduation in Florida on May 17. The decision comes after Trump had pushed for weeks to attend the event, expressing his disappointment earlier this month at the prospect of missing it. The trial is currently in its ninth day, with Trump facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Despite objections from Trump, who called the case a “hoax” and the judge “badly conflicted,” the judge ruled that Trump could attend the graduation. It is unclear whether trial proceedings will be paused on May 17 or if Trump will simply be absent from the courtroom that day.

During a pre-taped interview with a local Philadelphia news station, former President Donald Trump attacked key witness Michael Cohen in his hush-money trial, defying a court gag order. Judge Juan Merchan rebuked Trump’s lawyers for failing to defend against multiple violations of the order, highlighting that Trump has breached it at least ten times through social media and campaign website statements. Prosecutors are seeking a $1,000 fine per violation. Trump labeled Cohen as a ‘convicted liar’ with no credibility, stating that his former lawyer’s legal troubles stemmed from personal matters. Cohen is set to testify about his role in a $130,000 payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to suppress her alleged affair with Trump.

In the ongoing New York hush money criminal trial, Donald Trump’s fragile ego is facing a barrage of humiliations. The first witness, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, painted a damning picture of Trump as a sleazy poseur associated with tabloids and scheming hucksters. Prosecutor Matthew Colangelo graphically detailed Trump’s alleged crimes, including cheating on his wife, hush money payments, and a conspiracy with the National Enquirer to suppress scandalous stories. Despite his defense attorney’s attempts to portray Trump as above reproach, Trump’s seething demeanor and history of surrounding himself with shady characters undermine any credibility. The trial highlights Trump’s unsuitability for leadership and his preference for the gutter over a throne.

Former US President Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumed Tuesday with the first witness, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker. However, the proceedings were overshadowed by allegations of contempt against Trump for violating a gag order with online posts that referenced potential witnesses. The prosecution claims that Trump’s posts violated the court order and seeks a contempt finding, while the defense denies any wrongdoing. The trial centers on accusations that Trump falsified business records to conceal payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election.

As the second day of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial commences, a former prosecutor suggests the former president consider a plea deal. The trial is off to a positive start for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, and the prosecutor believes it’s in Trump’s best interest to avoid further legal woes.