Manhattan DA Requests Gag Order on Trump in Hush Money Trial

Prosecutors in the hush money criminal case against former President Donald Trump have requested a gag order to restrict his public statements about witnesses, jurors, lawyers, and court staff, citing a pattern of attacks that could lead to witness intimidation and juror interference. This would be the third case in recent months in which Trump is subject to a gag order, with prosecutors listing numerous examples of his inflammatory remarks about participants in judicial proceedings against him. The request also includes restrictions on disclosing juror information and comes amid an "extraordinary surge" of threats to the Manhattan District Attorney's office following Trump's indictment.