"Trump Attacks Judge and Gag Order in New York Hush-Money Case"
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Donald Trump criticizes Judge Juan M. Merchan and his daughter after being placed under a gag order in his upcoming hush-money criminal trial, accusing the judge of attempting to deprive him of his First Amendment rights. The gag order prohibits Trump from commenting on witnesses, prosecutors, court staff, and jurors, but not on Merchan or his family. Trump's lawyers had fought the gag order, arguing it violated his free speech rights. The case centers on allegations that Trump falsely logged payments to his lawyer, Michael Cohen, as legal fees to cover up negative stories during the 2016 campaign.
Topics:nation#donald-trump#first-amendment-rights#gag-order#hush-money-trial#judge-juan-m-merchan#legalcriminal-justice
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- Judge Imposes Gag Order on Trump in Manhattan Criminal Trial The New York Times
- Matt Whitaker calls judge's gag order on Trump 'anti-American': 'Right to defend himself' Fox News
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