Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in hush money trial
Apr 30, 2024
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Political reporter Ximena Bustillo joins to discuss Trump's $9,000 fine for breaking gag order. Topics include the gag order, testimonies from witnesses, and what to expect in the trial proceedings.
Violation of gag order resulted in $9,000 fine for Trump, potential jail time emphasized.
Testimonies from witnesses in Hush Money trial revealed details of payments negotiations and campaign ties.
Deep dives
Judge Mershon's Fine and Warnings to Trump
Former President Trump was fined $9,000 by Judge Juan Mershon for violating a gag order. Although the amount might seem insignificant to Trump, Mershon emphasized the potential for jail time if violations continue. This trial marks the first criminal case against a sitting or former president, with ongoing scrutiny of further violations by Trump.
Witness Testimony in Trump's Hush Money Trial
In Trump's Hush Money trial, jurors heard from witnesses like Gary Ferro, Robert Browning, Philip Thompson, and Keith Davidson. Ferro detailed accounts opened by Michael Cohen, while Browning and Thompson verified videos and transcripts quickly. Davidson's testimony shed light on Payments negotiations for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, indicating ties to Trump's campaign efforts.
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Insights into Former President Trump's Trial Proceedings and Witness Testimonies
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with political reporter Ximena Bustillo.
Judge Juan Merchan fined former President Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a gag order that prohibited him from speaking out about potential witnesses and others involved in his hush money trial.
Jurors also heard from four witnesses as testimony continues in the trial.
Topics include: - The gag order against Trump - Testimonies of Gary Farro, Robert Browning, Phillip Thompson and Keith Davidson - What's next when proceedings pick back up on Thursday