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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Trump's Persistent Violation of Gag Orders: Legal Consequences Loom"

Former prosecutor Andrew Weissmann suggests that former President Trump may face jail time for violating gag orders in the Hush Money trial, as the full jury has been selected and the trial is set to expose lies Trump wanted to hide from voters. Fox News host's actions in describing jurors have been criticized for potentially creating chaos in the trial, while law enforcement testimony reveals Trump's rejection of sending help on January 6. Additionally, Judge Chutkan calls out Trump for referring to January 6 protestors as "hostages."

via MSNBC|
#andrew-weissmann#gag-orders#hush-money-trial
legal2 years ago

Trump fights to overturn gag order in New York civil fraud case

Former President Donald Trump is seeking permission to appeal the reinstated gag orders in his New York civil fraud case to the state's highest court. The gag orders were imposed after Trump shared a photo of the judge's law clerk with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and falsely claimed she was Schumer's girlfriend. The orders were temporarily paused but later reinstated. Trump's lawyer argues that the orders violate his First Amendment rights. Trump is accused of unlawfully overstating his net worth in the case and faces fines and potential imprisonment for violating the gag orders.

via Yahoo News|
#appeals-court#donald-trump#first-amendment
legal2 years ago

Trump's Gag Orders and Legal Battles: A Closer Look

Two judges have issued narrow gag orders in Donald Trump's federal election-obstruction case in D.C. and the New York civil fraud case against him and his business, limiting what he can publicly say about the cases. Trump has appealed both rulings, arguing that they infringe on his First Amendment rights. The gag orders have been paused and reinstated multiple times, making it difficult to track their current status. In the D.C. case, the order prohibits Trump from disparaging prosecutors, witnesses, and court personnel involved in his trial. In the New York case, Trump is barred from discussing any member of the judge's staff, including a law clerk, due to concerns for her safety. The legality of the orders will be debated by the appeals court at a later date.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#federal-election-obstruction-case#first-amendment
politics2 years ago

Trump's Legal Maneuvers Fail to Silence Critics

Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple trials, including federal and civil cases related to election interference and fraud. In the federal election interference case, Trump's lawyers are seeking to argue that he had the right to question the 2020 election results, despite evidence to the contrary. Trump is also fighting to eliminate gag orders in both the federal and New York civil fraud trials. In the New York case, the gag order has been reinstated after being temporarily lifted. Trump and his co-defendants, Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, are not expected to receive plea deals in the Georgia election interference case. Additionally, one of the co-defendants, John Eastman, is requesting a separate and earlier trial. There are indications that more election interference cases may be forthcoming, with former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro potentially cooperating with investigators in Nevada and Arizona.

via Slate|
#donald-trump#election-interference#gag-orders
politics2 years ago

The Challenges of Enforcing Gag Orders on Trump Witnesses

Donald Trump is challenging gag orders imposed on him in various ongoing trials, arguing that they infringe on his free speech rights. Prosecutors argue that the gag orders are necessary to protect court staff and witnesses from potential threats and harassment. The court decisions on these gag orders could set new guidelines for comment about civil and criminal cases, particularly for political candidates. Trump's co-defendants in the cases are also facing restrictions on their speech. The outcome of these appeals will be crucial for Trump as he plans to campaign for president in 2024.

via USA TODAY|
#criminal-cases#donald-trump#free-speech
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Trump to Testify as Final Defense Witness in New York Fraud Trial, Confirms Lawyer"

Former President Donald Trump will be the final defense witness in the $250 million civil fraud trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, with his son Eric Trump scheduled to testify earlier. Trump and his co-defendants are accused of inflating Trump's assets for financial gain. The trial has been marred by threats and harassment towards the judge and his law clerk, leading to gag orders and fines imposed on Trump. The trial will determine penalties and resolve multiple claims of wrongdoing, with James seeking $250 million in damages and a permanent ban on Trump and his sons from running a New York business.

via CNBC|
#donald-trump#fraud-trial#gag-orders
politics2 years ago

"Courts Tackle Harassment Amid Trump's Gag Orders"

Former President Donald Trump's confrontational approach towards the courts in civil and criminal trials is raising concerns about the potential risks he faces. Trump has already violated gag orders imposed by judges in New York and Washington, D.C., resulting in fines. His inflammatory public statements targeting court staff, witnesses, and lawyers have been deemed potentially dangerous and have led to threats and harassment. While the courts have the power to impose stricter sanctions, they may be hesitant to do so due to concerns about playing into Trump's victimhood narrative and escalating the situation. Protecting jurors, witnesses, and court staff from harassment will become increasingly challenging as Trump's trials progress.

via Lawfare|
#court-confrontations#donald-trump#gag-orders
law-and-politics2 years ago

Judges' Actions Against Trump: Gag Orders, Fines, and Jail Time

Former President Donald Trump has violated a gag order in his civil fraud trial in New York twice and has been fined a total of $15,000. The judge overseeing the trial has warned of harsher fines, contempt of court, and possible imprisonment if Trump continues to violate the order. Trump is also facing a second gag order in a criminal case in Washington, where he is accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. Judges have various options to restrain Trump, including fines, contempt of court, and even jail, but they are likely to exhaust other punishments before resorting to imprisonment. Trump's lawyers argue that the gag orders violate his First Amendment rights, but judges have emphasized the need to protect court staff and the integrity of the proceedings.

via The New York Times|
#contempt-of-court#donald-trump#fines
legal2 years ago

Consequences for Violating Gag Orders: Trump's Fine and Potential Prison Time

Former President Donald Trump faces two partial gag orders in relation to his upcoming federal trial and civil fraud case. Violations of gag orders have occurred in other notable cases, such as Roger Stone's conviction for posting a photo of the judge on Instagram, and Marilyn Mosby's fine for replying to a critical comment on Instagram. Other examples include a lawyer's violation in the trial of former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, a Dallas City Council member's violation in a bribery trial, and CNN's violation in the corruption trial of Manuel Antonio Noriega. In a recent case, former billionaire crypto trader Sam Bankman-Fried was sent to jail for violating court rules by disclosing private writings of a key government witness.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#gag-orders#legal
politics2 years ago

Trump's Struggle to Silence Controversial Remarks

Donald Trump's history of using vile language and insults to intimidate and attack his opponents continues to be a problem as he faces multiple court cases. Two judges have issued gag orders to prevent Trump from making derogatory comments about his staff, witnesses, and prosecutors. However, given Trump's lack of impulse control and disregard for previous orders, it is likely that he will challenge and violate these gag orders. The potential consequences, such as fines or even jail time, may not deter him due to his wealth and belief that he can outmaneuver the legal system. The damage caused by Trump's inflammatory rhetoric is real, as evidenced by threats made by his supporters.

via POLITICO|
#court-cases#donald-trump#gag-orders