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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.

Judge Juan Merchan has expressed frustration with Donald Trump’s attorney’s defense against accusations of violating a gag order in the hush money criminal trial. Prosecutors have charged Trump with breaching the court order more than ten times, targeting witnesses Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels on his Truth Social platform and campaign website. The defense has failed to provide specific examples justifying Trump’s actions, according to the judge. Trump’s posts, which prosecutors believe are aimed at intimidating witnesses and jurors, have prompted renewed calls for contempt charges and fines. They have requested that the judge compel Trump to remove the offending posts, but have not yet asked for jail time.

Judge Juan Merchan expressed frustration with Trump lawyer Todd Blanche’s attempts to justify the former president’s apparent violations of a gag order. Blanche argued that Trump’s social media posts merely reflected others’ opinions, but Merchan questioned the passive nature of Trump’s account and the responsibility for selecting the shared articles. The judge also rejected Blanche’s suggestion that Trump could clarify his intentions by testifying, stating that Blanche had presented insufficient evidence. Despite Trump’s complaints about the gag order, prosecutors have not yet sought jail time as a sanction.

Former President Donald Trump has violated a gag order 10 times, according to prosecutors in his hush money trial. Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, argued that the former president did not violate the gag order by promoting an article that attacked witness Michael Cohen because he was merely passing along something said by someone else. However, Judge Juan Merchan expressed incredulity at this argument, saying, “Is your client saying he thought reposting couldn’t violate the gag order? You’ve presented nothing.” Trump’s company is also teetering on the verge of collapse if he cannot get a $450 million civil fraud ruling reversed, according to New York Times reporter Russ Buettner.

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.

A New York judge will hear arguments on Tuesday to determine whether former President Donald Trump has violated a gag order imposed on him in the hush money trial. Prosecutors claim Trump has violated the order 10 times and are seeking $1,000 in fines for each violation. The hearing will be followed by the resumption of testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.

Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumed on Tuesday with a hearing focusing on allegations that Trump violated a gag order imposed on him. Prosecutors claim he has breached the order 10 times by attacking witnesses and court officials. They are seeking a fine of $1,000 for each violation. The hearing will be followed by the continuation of testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.

As opening statements were presented in the criminal hush money trial against Donald Trump, his wife, Melania, was noticeably absent. Despite her composed demeanor, experts believe her presence could have potentially influenced the jury’s perception of Trump, painting him as a devoted family man amidst accusations of an alleged extramarital affair. While Melania’s absence raised concerns among Trump supporters, she is expected to return to the campaign trail at an event for LGBTQ Republicans on Saturday. Notably, this appearance follows a period of limited public engagements, leading to speculation about her potential disapproval of her husband’s behavior. Nonetheless, many believe that Melania’s presence and support for her husband could ultimately benefit his image.

Former President Donald Trump has accused Judge Juan Merchan, presiding over his hush money trial, of having conflicts of interest and acting in accordance with the White House’s directives. Trump alleges that Merchan is expediting the trial to favor a Democrat-led prosecution and influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Prosecutors, however, have cited several instances of Trump violating a gag order imposed by Merchan, which restricts public statements about jurors and court staff but not about the case or the presiding judge.

In a Manhattan district court hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors will present evidence to convince the judge that former President Donald Trump violated the limited gag order in his criminal hush money case. Trump’s alleged violations include social media posts targeting potential witnesses, which prosecutors argue may intimidate them. The hearing comes as jurors hear testimony in the trial and amidst rising tensions in the courtroom. Trump’s defense team maintains that their client did not willfully violate the order and was only defending himself from attacks. Previous violations of gag orders in other legal cases against Trump, including the imposition of potential jail time, will be considered.