Owen Berenbom and Hope Harrington, two 14-year-old New York City teens, attended Donald Trump’s hush money trial and witnessed the contentious proceedings firsthand. They were particularly entertained by the questioning of Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, whose credibility was challenged by the judge. The teens found the trial to be highly educational and encouraging for young people’s civic involvement.
Manhattan prosecutors accuse former President Trump of violating a gag order 10 times since April 1, which prohibits him from attacking witnesses, prosecutors, and judges in his hush money case. The order stems from allegations that Trump paid off a porn actor to prevent an alleged affair from becoming public before the 2016 election. Prosecutors are requesting a fine of $1,000 for each violation, totaling $10,000. The alleged violations include attacks on Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen and porn star Stormy Daniels, who Cohen paid off on Trump’s behalf. The hearing on the gag order concluded on Tuesday morning, but Judge Juan Merchan has not yet issued a ruling.
Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumed on Tuesday morning, with a hearing on the prosecution’s request to hold him in contempt of court and fine him for allegedly violating a gag order. The prosecution claims that Trump violated the gag order in 10 different social media posts about the case, including mentions of his lawyer Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels, and reporters. Trump’s lawyer argued that reposting news articles does not violate the order, but prosecutors sought fines and a contempt holding. The judge did not make an immediate decision, but suggested that Trump should have sought clarification before making the posts. Trump later slammed the judge in a social media post, calling him ‘highly conflicted’ and accusing him of taking away his constitutional right to free speech.
Former President Donald Trump is facing potential fines and a contempt of court charge for allegedly violating a gag order in his hush money trial. Prosecutors claim that Trump made 10 different posts on his social media account and website that violated the order, which barred him from commenting publicly about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff, and jurors in the trial. Trump’s lawyer argued that reposting news articles does not violate the gag order, but prosecutors are seeking $3,000 in fines and contempt of court charges. The judge has not yet made a decision on the matter, but suggested that Trump should have sought clarification if he was unsure whether a post crossed the line.
Former President Donald Trump’s social media posts may land him in trouble, as prosecutors argue he violated a gag order barring him from criticizing witnesses in his ongoing criminal trial in New York. Georgetown Law professor David Super believes the posts clearly violate the order and expects the judge to fine Trump rather than imprison him. Despite the potential consequences, Trump has criticized the gag order as unconstitutional and vowed to continue defending himself. The trial continues with testimony, including former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker’s account of Trump’s involvement in burying negative stories during the 2016 election.
Former President Trump’s social media posts have landed him in hot water, with prosecutors arguing that they violate a gag order issued by a judge in his New York criminal trial. The judge is set to rule on the issue in the coming days.
Former President Donald Trump is facing a historic criminal trial in Manhattan, marking the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal prosecution. The trial involves 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal. Behind the scenes, the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies are grappling with the unprecedented scenario of potentially having to protect Trump in prison if he is convicted. Trump’s lawyers defended him at a hearing on Tuesday, claiming that he merely reposted what other people said. However, the judge pointed out that Trump had embellished the comments of others. Trump faces up to $1,000 per violation or up to 30 days in jail for violating a gag order placed on him in the hush money case. Prosecutors also revealed that Trump’s discussions with Steve Bannon are relevant to the “primary” underlying crime that elevates the charges Trump faces from a misdemeanor to a felony.
In the ongoing hush money trial involving former US President Donald Trump, prosecutors have requested that he be fined and held in contempt of court for violating a gag order. They cited ten social media posts on Trump’s accounts that allegedly attacked witnesses, jurors, and other individuals involved in the case, characterizing them as a ‘deliberate flouting’ of the court’s prohibition. The defense argued that Trump’s comments were protected speech and that he was simply responding to others. Judge Juan Merchan did not immediately rule on the matter but expressed exasperation with Trump’s conduct, warning that his credibility was diminishing.
A New York judge considered holding Donald Trump in contempt of court for violating a gag order related to his ongoing hush money trial. Prosecutors alleged that Trump made numerous public statements that violated the order, including attacking witnesses and jurors. Trump’s defense argued that he was exercising his right to respond to political attacks.
Former President Donald Trump could face fines for violating a gag order imposed on him in his ongoing criminal trial. The order, issued by Judge Juan Merchan in March, prohibits Trump from making public statements about potential witnesses, jurors, and others involved in the case. Prosecutors allege that Trump has violated the order 10 times through public statements and social media posts, including reposting comments about potential witnesses and jurors. Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, argued that his client did not violate the order and was defending himself against political attacks. However, Judge Merchan expressed skepticism of Blanche’s arguments and suggested he was disinclined to side with him. Trump has previously shown little regard for the gag order and has continued to speak out against potential witnesses in the case. Officials have reportedly discussed the logistics of potentially incarcerating Trump for violating the order, including providing him with separate accommodations and Secret Service protection.
