Judge Issues Gag Order Against Trump in Civil Fraud Trial
In the civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump in New York, the trial judge has issued a gag order against Trump after he repeatedly attacked the court clerk in social media posts.
The gag order prohibits Trump from posting about any members of Justice Arthur Engoron’s staff after he circulated a Truth Social post of Engoron’s law clerk standing next to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, making derogatory comments.
The gag order carries potential penalties, including fines and prison time. However, legal experts believe that Trump is unlikely to face these consequences.
- The court has several options for sanctioning Trump, including restricting his legal team‘s presentation of evidence and informing the jury of the violation.
- Imposing a fine may not be effective due to Trump’s wealth, so the court will need to come up with a creative sanction.
Legal expert Bernard Alexander supports the gag order, stating that it is necessary to protect the integrity of the court and ensure a fair trial. He emphasized that singling out a court employee in a way that encourages attacks or intimidation is unacceptable.
Source: The gag order in Trump’s civil fraud case not surprising, legal expert says, but he’s not likely to face a fine or jail time if he breaks it
