All articles tagged with #gag order
Prince Andrew allegedly forced Virginia Giuffre to agree to a gag order to protect Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee, according to her memoirs. The memoir reveals details of her allegations, Andrew's settlement, and his public and private responses to the scandal, which led to him relinquishing his titles and honors amid ongoing controversy.
Lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia have requested a federal judge to impose a gag order on Trump administration officials to prevent them from making inflammatory public statements about him, citing concerns that such comments could prejudice his right to a fair trial.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is requesting a gag order against officials like Bondi and Noem, arguing that recent public statements and social media posts by government agencies and political figures are biased and could prejudice his legal case, which involves allegations of gang membership and immigration issues. The motion aims to limit public comments that could influence the trial's fairness.
An Idaho judge lifted a gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case after he pleaded guilty to the killings of four University of Idaho students, citing the importance of the First Amendment rights and the lack of a trial now that a plea deal has been reached. The decision allows the public and press to access more information, although some documents remain sealed for now.
A British court lifted a two-year gag order on a serious security data breach, revealing that the government had been kept in the dark and that the cover-up was the real issue, highlighting concerns about transparency and accountability.
During Diddy's trial, the judge rebuked both sides over a leaked sealed transcript, highlighting the seriousness of the breach, while prosecutors presented evidence suggesting Diddy's involvement in a criminal conspiracy, including paying for a sex worker’s travel, with the defense contesting some claims. The trial is approaching its conclusion, with the prosecution likely resting soon and the defense preparing to present its case.
Sean "Diddy" Combs, currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is seeking a gag order to prevent potential witnesses from making extrajudicial statements in his criminal and civil cases. Combs faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and other serious allegations, with a trial set for May 2025. His legal team argues that media coverage and public statements are jeopardizing his right to a fair trial. The request for a gag order follows claims by Courtney Burgess, who alleges to have evidence of Combs' involvement in sexual assaults.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has requested a federal judge to issue a gag order in his sex trafficking and racketeering case, following claims by a grand jury witness of possessing incriminating videos. Combs' attorneys argue that media coverage and public statements could jeopardize his right to a fair trial. Prosecutors and attorneys for accusers oppose the gag order, arguing it could silence victims. The court has yet to rule on the request.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed to expedite a gag order motion after a witness claimed to possess alleged sex tapes of him, which Combs' attorneys argue undermines his right to a fair trial. The witness, Courtney Burgess, has made public statements about having videos involving celebrities and minors, which Combs' legal team insists are false and prejudicial. Combs, who faces charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, has pleaded not guilty, with his trial set for May 5.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has faced a wave of threats following Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts related to a hush money scheme. The DA's office argues for maintaining a gag order to protect prosecutors, jurors, and their families from Trump's inflammatory public attacks, citing numerous threats and violent rhetoric. The DA's filing emphasizes the need to safeguard the integrity of the criminal justice process and the safety of those involved.
Manhattan prosecutors have detailed new death threats linked to Donald Trump's rhetoric and agreed to lift the gag order preventing Trump from criticizing witnesses in his hush money case. Despite the threats, the DA's office maintains that protections for the safety of those involved in the case should remain. Trump, who has a history of online attacks, is allowed to criticize the case broadly but not the jury or the families of the judge and DA. The gag order changes need judicial approval, and Trump is set to be sentenced on July 11.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's criminal hush-money case have requested that the gag order preventing Trump from attacking witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels be lifted, but they want the judge to maintain restrictions on his comments about jurors, court staff, and prosecution staff due to ongoing threats. The gag order was initially imposed to protect the integrity of the trial, which concluded with Trump being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
New York prosecutors are urging a judge to maintain a gag order preventing Donald Trump from criticizing jurors and court staff in his criminal hush money case, while agreeing to lift restrictions on his public statements about trial witnesses. They argue the order is necessary due to Trump's history of inflammatory remarks and threats from his supporters. Trump's defense attorneys seek to lift the order, citing his First Amendment rights as he campaigns for the presidency. The judge is expected to rule soon.
Manhattan prosecutors have requested that a judge maintain key elements of a gag order on Donald Trump, citing numerous threats against officials involved in his case. The gag order, which restricts Trump from attacking witnesses, jurors, and court staff, was imposed before his trial began in April. Despite his conviction on 34 felony counts, Trump's lawyers have sought to lift the order. Prosecutors argue that the threats, including bomb threats and the disclosure of personal addresses, justify keeping the order in place. Trump is scheduled for sentencing on July 11.
New York's Chief Judge Rowan Wilson recused himself from Donald Trump's gag order appeal due to ethical concerns over the representation of Justice Juan Merchan by the Office of Court Administration, which Wilson oversees. The Court of Appeals rejected Trump's automatic appeal, and Wilson's recusal, along with Judge Caitlin Halligan's, leaves only five judges to decide if Trump's discretionary appeal will be heard. This recusal could impact the outcome of Trump's criminal case, especially given Wilson's history of supporting criminal defendants' rights.