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"Trump's Frustration Grows Over Gag Order in Hush Money Trial"
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"Trump Hush Money Trial: Dismissed Juror Criticizes Judge as Selection Resumes"
Jury selection for the Trump hush money trial resumed, with two jurors removed due to concerns about their involvement being identified in media reports. Seven more jurors were selected, bringing the total to 12, along with an alternate.
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"Trump's Repeat Violations of Gag Order in Hush Money Trial Could Lead to Prison"
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Manhattan prosecutors accuse Donald Trump of violating a gag order seven times since the start of his hush-money criminal trial, with the prosecution pointing to public statements and social media posts as evidence. Trump's attorneys argue that the posts do not constitute violations, but some of his statements, including invoking right-wing conspiracies about the jury selection process, have raised concerns. Additionally, a juror was excused from the trial due to concerns about potential harassment after being publicly identified.
"Trump's Hush Money Trial: Jury Selection and Legal Past Explained"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Jury selection resumed in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City, with the judge aiming to have 12 jurors and alternates selected by the end of Friday. The proceedings faced a setback as a juror expressed concerns about impartiality and was dismissed. The judge criticized media reporting on jurors' details and ordered anonymity to be maintained due to safety concerns. Trump expressed frustration over the limited number of challenges for jury selection. The trial involves allegations of falsifying business records to conceal payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, which Trump denies.
"Potential Legal Trouble for Donald Trump Over Juror Remarks"
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Legal experts suggest that Donald Trump's recent social media posts about the jury in his hush money trial may have violated a gag order imposed by the judge, prohibiting him from making public comments about jurors, witnesses, or prosecutors. Prosecutors have already accused Trump of violating the gag order three times and have requested a $3,000 fine. If found to have breached the order, Trump could face charges of criminal contempt of court, with potential penalties including a 30-day imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. The trial, which will determine whether Trump falsified business records over payments to Stormy Daniels, is ongoing, with the jury still being selected.
"Supreme Court's Jan. 6 Case: Textualism, Trump Loyalty, and Capitol Rioters"
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"Trump's Hush Money Trial: Former President Returns to Court for Jury Selection"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
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Five potential jurors were dismissed from Donald Trump's hush-money trial due to their "anti-Trump" social media posts, including memes and videos mocking the former president. The posts ranged from a beheading meme to a Mark Ruffalo get-out-the-vote video, leading to their dismissal from the jury pool. Trump was visibly displeased during the proceedings, and the judge warned against any intimidation of jurors. Seven jurors have been chosen so far, with jury selection ongoing.