Trump's Terms
After 10th gag order violation, judge threatens Trump with jail
May 6, 2024
All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro and NPR journalist Andrea Bernstein discuss Judge Merchan threatening to jail Trump for violating gag order. They explore the consequences, differences from past clashes with judges, and Monday's testimonies in the New York trial.
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- Judge threatens Trump with jail for 10th gag order violation, highlighting judicial authority
- Testimonies reveal evidence of falsifying records and direct involvement in hush money payments during trial
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Judge Warns Trump of Jail Time for Gag Order Violation
In a New York Hush Money Criminal trial, Judge Mershon warned Donald Trump of potential jail time if he continues to violate the gag order. Trump was found in criminal contempt for disparaging jurors, with Mershon explicitly stating his willingness to imprison the former president to uphold the judicial system's dignity.
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