Judge Alters Trump’s Gag Order, Lets Him Talk About Witnesses and Jurors
Trump’s lawyers had urged the judge to lift the gag order completely, arguing there was nothing to justify continued restrictions on his rights after the trial’s conclusion.
NY Prosecutors Urge Judge To Keep Gag Order Blocking Trump From Criticizing Jurors
The gag order, issued in March, prohibited Trump from making or directing others to make public statements about witnesses, jurors and others connected to the case.
Donald Trump’s Lawyers Press Judge To Lift Gag Order in Wake of Felony Conviction
Trump’s lawyers urged the judge to end what they deemed an “extraordinary, unprecedented, and unwarranted restriction” on the presumptive presidential nominee’s free speech rights.
Is Trump Still Under a Gag Order After His Conviction? He Thinks So, but the Answer Isn’t Clear
Trump was convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records arising from what prosecutors said was an attempt to cover up a hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election.
What a Judge’s Gag Order on Trump Means in His Hush Money Case
The order doesn’t stop Trump from talking about the allegations against him or commenting on the judge or the elected top prosecutor.
Judge Holds Trump in Contempt, Fines Him $9K, Raises Threat of Jail in Hush Money Trial
The ruling was a stinging rebuke for the presumptive Republican nominee, who had insisted he was exercising his free speech rights.
Judge Expands Trump’s Gag Order After His Social Media Posts About Judge’s Daughter
Trump’s lawyers fought the gag order and its expansion, citing constitutional concerns about restricting Trump’s speech while he’s campaigning for president.
DA Suggests Trump Violated Gag Order With Post About Daughter of Trial Judge
The DA argued that the gag order’s ban on statements meant to interfere with or harass the court’s staff or their families makes the judge’s daughter off-limits.