Manhattan DA Asks Judge to Hold Trump in Contempt of Court

The district attorney’s office alleges that the former president violated a gag order in the case.
Manhattan DA Asks Judge to Hold Trump in Contempt of Court
Former President Donald Trump attends the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 15, 2024. Angela Weiss/Pool/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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Prosecutors in the so-called “hush-money” case filed court papers Tuesday alleging former President Donald Trump violated a judge’s gag order by commenting on potential and likely witnesses involved in the case.

Several weeks ago, Judge Juan Merchan imposed the gag order on President Trump, writing that he cannot make public comments about witnesses such as former lawyer Michael Cohen or adult performer Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels.

Jack Phillips
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