Trump fined for violating gag order in hush-money trial

Trump fined for violating gag order in hush-money trial

Trump fined for violating gag order in hush-money trial

Former President Donald Trump speaks to press before the start of civil fraud trial at NYS court in New York on October 2^ 2023

Former President Trump has been found in contempt of court for violating the gag order in his hush-money criminal case. New York Judge Juan Merchan had barred Trump from talking about anyone connected to the case.

On Tuesday, Merchan ruled Trump violated that order and fined him $9,000 in total. Trump has made statements against witnesses. The former President argues that its unconstitutional to allow witnesses, like his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen, to criticize him and he’s not able to respond.

Trump was also ordered to remove posts from his Truth Social account and campaign website that violate the gag order.

 

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