‘Hush Money’ Trial Judge Says Trump Will Lose Jury Access If He Violates Gag Order

The defense argued that President Trump’s political speech was necessary in the current political environment.
‘Hush Money’ Trial Judge Says Trump Will Lose Jury Access If He Violates Gag Order
Former President Donald Trump arrives at 40 Wall Street after a court hearing in New York City, on March 25, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images
Catherine Yang
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New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan warned former President Donald Trump that he might lose access to juror names in his upcoming trial if he continues to speak about the case in a way that the judge deems a “risk” to court proceedings.

“Defendant is hereby put on notice that he will forfeit any statutory right he may have to access jury names if he engages in any conduct that threatens the safety and integrity of the jury or the jury selection process,” the judge warned in his April 1 order expanding an existing gag order.