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A federal judge in Tennessee warned Trump administration officials against making inflammatory statements about Kilmar Abrego Garcia that could prejudice his upcoming trial, emphasizing the importance of avoiding extrajudicial comments that could impact his right to a fair trial, amid ongoing immigration and criminal proceedings.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was warned by a judge that he could be barred from his trial if he continues to interact with jurors, after being seen nodding and looking at them during proceedings. The judge emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable and warned of potential exclusion from the courtroom. Combs faces serious federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, with the trial hearing emotional testimonies over four weeks.
During E. Jean Carroll's emotional testimony in her defamation trial against Donald Trump, the former president's audible comments prompted a judge to warn him that he could be barred from the courtroom if he continued to be disruptive. Carroll testified about the impact of Trump's 2019 remarks denying her account, and the threats of violence she has received. Trump's attorney's cross-examination was repeatedly interrupted, and Trump appeared amused at times during the proceedings. The trial, focused on determining damages, had been expected to conclude by the end of the week, but Trump's request for a delay was declined by the judge.