After 10th gag order violation, judge threatens Trump with jail
May 6, 2024
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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.
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
Deep dives
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.
Witnesses Detail Trump Organization's Payment System in Court
During the trial, former Trump Organization employees testified about falsifying business records related to payments made, including reimbursements linked to Stormy Daniels' case. Evidence presented showed checks signed by Trump and a detailed payment process involving Cohen, Trump, and the Trump Organization. The defense highlighted lack of direct communication with Trump, while the prosecution presented a clear paper trail of payments.
Judge Juan Merchan says former President Donald Trump has violated a gag order in his New York criminal trial for a 10th time. Merchan threatened the next violation could land the presidential candidate in jail.
Topics include: - Judge Merchan's reaction to Trump's latest violation - How this admonishment differs from other times Trump has tussled with judges - Highlights from Monday's testimonies