Trump Gag Order Violation: Threat of incarceration looms “I find you in criminal contempt for the 10th time,” said Justice Juan Merchan

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A judge ruled Monday that Donald Trump again violated his gag order in the New York hush money trial, and he warned that he would consider jailing the former president if the violations continue. After the ruling, witness testimony resumed, with the prosecution calling retired Trump Organization comptroller Jeffrey McConney.  

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• Jailing Trump is ‘last thing’ judge says he wants to do, as threat of incarceration looms
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Trump’s gag order prohibits him from commenting on jurors and witnesses in the case, among others. The judge previously found him in contempt for violating the order nine times, and prosecutors later accused Trump of violating the order four more times.

The trial is not being televised. The Washington Post has reporters in the courtroom and media overflow room who are posting live updates.

Trump violated gag a 10th time, judge says, threatening jail

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May 6, 2024 at 11:40 a.m. EDT1 min ago

Trump violated gag a 10th time, judge says, threatening jail

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May 6, 2024 at 11:40 a.m. EDT1 min ago

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