Trump Fined $9K for Gag Order Breach Amidst Hush Money Trial

May 2, 2024
Trump Fined $9K for Gag Order Breach Amidst Hush Money Trial
  • Former President Donald J. Trump was fined $9,000 for violating a gag order in his ongoing hush money trial in Manhattan.

  • The judge in the case has warned Trump of potential jail time should he continue to violate the gag order.

  • Trump has been actively campaigning in Wisconsin and Michigan, where he has criticized the judge and the cases against him.

  • The New York Times is making trial transcripts available, with the trial taking place four days a week.

  • While dealing with legal challenges, Trump has been permitted to attend significant family events and plans to continue campaign rallies.

  • Trump is complying with the gag order by beginning to remove certain social media posts.

  • He is concurrently facing three other criminal cases in Georgia and federal courts.

  • The hush money trial is set to resume with a gag order hearing, coinciding with Trump's campaign activities.

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Read the Trump Hush-Money Trial Transcripts

The New York Times • May 1, 2024

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