Judge Warns Trump He Could Be Arrested for Missing Court Dates

‘There will be an arrest ... do you understand?’ he asked.
Judge Warns Trump He Could Be Arrested for Missing Court Dates
(Left) Judge Juan M. Merchan poses in his chambers in New York on March 14, 2024. (Right) Former President Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on March 25, 2024. Seth Wenig/AP Photo; Spencer Platt/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The judge overseeing the Trump “hush-money” case on Monday warned former President Donald Trump that he could be arrested for missing court dates, although his attorney signaled that he would show up.

“If you do not show up there will be an arrest ... do you understand?“ Judge Juan Merchan asked President Trump, according to court reporters. ”I do,” the former president replied.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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