Trump Fined $9K for Gag Order Breach Amidst Hush Money Trial
May 1, 2024Former 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.
Summary based on 41 sources
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The New York Times • Apr 30, 2024
Judge Merchan Holds Trump in Contempt for Violating Gag Order in Hush-Money TrialThe New York Times • May 1, 2024
Read the Trump Hush-Money Trial TranscriptsThe New York Times • Apr 30, 2024
Trump Trial Takeaways: Judge Merchan Fines Trump $9,000 for Gag Order ViolationsThe New York Times • Apr 30, 2024
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