Updates on Trump’s Trials, Trump’s Willingness to Go to Jail, and the Impact of School Cellphone Bans
Today, we'll jump right into former President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal battles, including his willingness to face jail time over contempt of court and updat
Former President Donald Trump walks toward the press to speak before departing for the day at his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 6, 2024. Win McNamee/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, and today, we‘ll jump right into former President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal battles, including his willingness to face jail time over contempt of court and updates from his NY trial case. We’ll also take a look at a groundbreaking Norwegian study that highlights the significant benefits of banning cellphones in schools.
First up, will Donald Trump really spend time behind bars?
The former president is in hot water after a New York judge pointed out he could face jail time for breaking a gag order. This order restricts him from making public comments about certain individuals involved in his ongoing trial.
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