Supreme Court Won’t Revive Michael Cohen’s Lawsuit Against Donald Trump
Cohen’s attorney said the ruling “signals a dangerous moment in American democracy,” and raises questions about 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.
Trump Asks New York’s High Court To Intervene in Fight Over Gag Order
Trump’s lawyers argued the order was an unconstitutional curb on the Republican presidential nominee’s free speech rights while he’s campaigning and fighting criminal charges.
Trump Tests Limits of Gag Order With Post Insulting 2 Likely Witnesses in Criminal Trial
It was unclear whether the judge might consider Trump’s criticism of his former lawyer Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels a violation of the gag order.
Gag Order Bars Trump From Commenting on Key Figures in Hush Money Case
The judge cited the former president’s prior comments about him and others in the case in granting a prosecution request for what it termed a “narrowly tailored” order.
Michael Cohen Can’t Hold Trump Liable for Retaliatory Imprisonment, Court Says
A three-judge panel concluded Cohen already obtained relief by getting a judge to order his release from imprisonment to home confinement.
The Justice Department Abandons Effort to Censor Michael Cohen
Federal prosecutors say they will abandon efforts to prevent Michael Cohen from talking to the media and publishing his tell-all book on the president. The letter comes one week after Hellerstein ordered Cohen’s release from prison. Cohen was returned to prison after he refused to sign an agreement barring him from posting on social media, talking to the press, and releasing his forthcoming book on Trump.
Federal Judge Orders Cohen’s Release, Says He Was Punished For Planned Book
A federal judge orders Cohen to be released after finding that the purpose of his re-imprisonment was in retaliation for his plans to criticize Trump. Prior to being put back in prison, Cohen was pressured into signing an agreement that would have relinquished his First Amendment rights.