Trump held in contempt for violating judge’s gag order in New York trial
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order that limits what he can say about those involved in the case.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks. He fined Trump $9,000, or $1,000 for each violation.
Merchan issued the original gag order in March, before the trial got underway. It barred Trump from commenting on likely witnesses, potential jurors, court staff, lawyers for the prosecution and others connected to the case. The judge later expanded that order to cover his own family members after Trump attacked his daughter over her consulting work with Democratic candidates and progressive causes.
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Source: cbsnews.com