Former President Donald Trump has been fined $9,000 by New York Judge Juan Merchan for violating a gag order in the hush money trial. Trump criticized expected trial witnesses on social media, leading to the fine. Merchan warned of possible incarceration if Trump continues to violate the gag order. Trump removed the offending posts as ordered. The judge rejected Trump's defense arguments stating reposts are endorsements and criticisms of witnesses are not allowed under the gag order.
New York Judge Juan Merchan issued a gag order on former President Donald Trump, restricting him from publicly attacking potential witnesses, prosecutors, court staff, and jurors in his upcoming hush-money criminal trial. The order comes in response to Trump's previous inflammatory remarks about individuals involved in his legal cases. Trump is charged with falsifying business records related to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels and has pleaded not guilty, claiming political motivation. The gag order aims to prevent threats and intimidation ahead of the trial starting on April 15, 2024.
During the first day of testimony in his New York 'hush money' trial, Donald Trump violated his gag order by criticizing the predominantly Democratic jury. Judge Juan Merchan has scheduled a hearing to determine if Trump should face contempt charges for breaching the order which prohibits him from publicly commenting on jurors. This order does not restrict Trump from criticizing the judge or Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. New York prosecutors have accused Trump of attempting to intimidate potential witnesses by disregarding the gag order.
Donald Trump criticized Justice Juan Merchan and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg during a rally in Pennsylvania ahead of his first criminal trial involving hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The former president has been issued a gag order preventing him from making public statements about witnesses. Trump also briefly mentioned Iran's recent drone and missile attack on Israel, attributing it to weakness in current leadership compared to when he was in office.
Former President Donald Trump attends the Manhattan hush money trial where former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testifies about coordinating with Michael Cohen in handling affair allegations. The Supreme Court is considering arguments on Trump's immunity from prosecution, with prosecutors citing 14 gag order violations. Trump defends the need for presidential immunity, stating it is essential for future presidents' decision-making without fear of prosecution.
Fox Nation host Piers Morgan advised Donald Trump to prioritize attending his son Barron's graduation over facing daily court sessions in his hush money trial, criticizing the case as a petty act of political suicide. New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump of arrest for non-attendance, prompting discussions on the legality and politics of the situation. The trial, brought by New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg, involves potential felony charges relating to hush money payments. The situation has sparked debate over the significance of a former president's court appearance for such allegations.
This article lists reactions to the prosecution of Donald Trump in New York on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records of a hush money payment relating to the Stormy Daniels–Donald Trump scandal.
Former President Donald Trump is facing a hush-money trial in New York, with jury selection set to begin. A dozen Manhattan residents will be the first Americans to sit in judgment of a former president charged with a crime. Judge Juan Merchans presides over the case in Manhattan.
Judge Merchan rebukes Trump for loud mumbling during jury selection in his criminal trial in New York, where seven jurors were swiftly chosen out of the required 18. The trial involves 34 felony counts related to hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels, marking the first time a former US president is on trial for criminal charges. The prosecution alleges violations of election laws through the payments to Daniels, with Trump denying allegations of an affair.
Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty in his hush money trial involving a $160,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, directing criticism at Judge Juan Merchan and blaming Joe Biden for his trial. Despite maintaining his innocence, Trump expresses frustration over the legal proceedings and suggests political motives behind the trial, claiming it's orchestrated by the Biden White House. Trump arrives at court dressed in a blue suit, shirt, and tie, appearing composed alongside his lawyers during jury selection in Manhattan.
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in Manhattan for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal during his 2016 campaign for president. Manhattan District Attorney charged Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records. Former American Media CEO David Pecker will testify for the defense, explaining the catch and kill scheme related to Karen McDougal's story about an alleged affair with Trump.
The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump is a pending criminal case against Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States. On March 30, 2023, Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his alleged role in a scandal relating to hush money payments made to the pornographic film actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, making him the first U.S. president to be indicted. Trump faces 34 felony charges of falsifying business records in the first degree, carrying a maximum sentence of 136 years if Trump is convicted on all counts.Trump traveled from his residence in Florida to New York City on April 3, 2023 where he surrendered to the Manhattan District Attorney's office on the afternoon of April 4. After his arraignment, he immediately returned to Florida. The trial was set for March 25, 2024.Throughout the investigation that led to the indictment, Trump accused district attorney Alvin Bragg—the case's prosecutor—of having political motivations. Months before he was indicted, Trump declared that he would run in the 2024 presidential election; neither the indictment nor any resulting conviction would disqualify his candidacy.
Melania Trump has expressed her discontent towards the hush money trial against her husband, Donald Trump, considering it as a form of election interference. The trial involves a payment to Stormy Daniels in 2016, with Donald Trump facing accusations of falsifying business records. Melania Trump, who was reportedly furious about the $130,000 payment to Daniels in 2018, now stands by her husband's view of the trial. Judge Juan Merchan hinted at Melania Trump potentially being a witness in the case, while Stephanie Grisham highlighted Donald Trump's fear of his wife.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in New York City to thank supporters amid his ongoing trial and a key U.S. Supreme Court hearing on presidential immunity. He declared his intention to run hard in New York before a surprise visit and criticized President Biden for border issues. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records, with prosecutors alleging a conspiracy related to promoting his candidacy. Meanwhile, his legal team seeks immunity from prosecution. Trump's actions coincide with his trial and court appearances, where significant testimonies are being heard.
Former President Trump's defense team challenges the jury selection process in his criminal hush money trial, expressing concerns over the dismissal of potential jurors self-identifying as unable to serve. They propose a hybrid method to differentiate between biased jurors and those unable to serve. The trial, scheduled by Judge Juan Merchan to begin on April 15, marks the first criminal prosecution of a former American president. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a sex scandal before and after the 2016 election.
As former President Donald Trump's first criminal trial begins in New York, challenges arise in jury selection as two jurors were excused due to anonymity concerns and personal information becoming public. Judge Juan Merchan instructed the media to limit details about jurors, while prosecutors allege Trump breached his gag order multiple times. Securing 12 jurors and six alternates gains importance, with the possibility of alternates playing a crucial role in the historic case. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
In the first week of former President Trump's trial in New York, shocking revelations emerged. Trump's defense strategy of sowing doubt and playing for time appears to be working. Legal issues spanned the US, with a hush money case in NYC, a plea for immunity in DC, and 18 aides charged in Arizona for election subversion. Immigration crackdown in the UK and SNP leader Humza Yousaf facing a confidence vote in Scotland are also highlighted.
During the historic trial against former President Donald Trump for falsifying business records over a $130,000 hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels, Trump appeared to doze off multiple times while Judge Juan Merchan instructed the jury and Assistant District Attorney Matthew Colangelo accused him of orchestrating a criminal scheme to influence the 2016 election by silencing Daniels and covering up alleged affairs and scandals involving him, Michael Cohen, and others.
Manhattan prosecutors are outlining an illegal scheme they claim influenced the 2016 presidential campaign by burying negative stories. Testimony from witnesses like Trump's former executive assistant and the ex-publisher of the National Enquirer supports the prosecution's argument. Trump, facing 34 felony counts, attends court four days a week while still campaigning. Key witness Michael Cohen is expected to testify in the ongoing trial, which may last over a month.
Former President Trump was granted permission by the judge presiding over the NY v Trump trial in Manhattan to attend his son Barron's high school graduation on May 17 in Florida. Trump had pushed to attend the event, expressing pride in Barron's achievements and criticizing the trial as a 'scam'. It remains unclear if trial proceedings will pause on that day or if Trump will be absent from the courtroom. Barron Trump attends a private high school near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Ivanka Trump, 42, was spotted leaving New York's Aman hotel near Trump Tower as her father, Donald Trump, faces felony charges related to a hush money scheme involving porn star Stormy Daniels. Meanwhile, Donald's trial, presided over by Judge Juan Merchan, is underway in Manhattan with his right-hand woman, Margo Martin, accompanying him. The trial marks the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president. Ivanka recently enjoyed a motocross adventure with her family in Miami amidst the legal proceedings.
The full jury, including alternate jurors, has been selected and sworn in for former President Trump's criminal trial in New York City, with opening arguments set to begin next week. Judge Juan Merchan instructed jurors not to discuss or research anything related to the case. Trump faces charges in a hush money cover-up case. The trial is in its fourth day of jury selection.
During the trial, Davidson testified that he believed funds for a deal would come from Donald Trump or a corporate affiliation, while Cohen provided excuses for not paying. A court denied Trump's request to delay the trial due to immunity defense issues. Davidson revealed an email indicating a settlement agreement cancellation if funds weren't received. Cohen insisted on keeping a side letter agreement confidential.
One America News Network retracted an article that falsely claimed former President Donald Trump's attorney Michael Cohen had an affair with Stormy Daniels and concocted an extortion plan. The article was based on an unverified social media post and has been retracted as part of a settlement with Michael Cohen. Cohen and Daniels are key figures in Trump's hush money trial, with both denying the allegations. The retraction came after Michael Avenatti, who once represented Daniels, denied making the claims as the source behind the false information.
(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court's current term features major cases involving former President Donald Trump 's ballot disqualification, his claim of immunity from prosecution, the abortion pill, gun rights, the power of federal agencies, social media regulation and Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement. Here is a look at some of the rulings already issued and major cases already argued. TRUMP IMMUNITY CLAIM The justices on April 25 heard arguments in Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden .
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stood by his stance that former presidents, including Trump, should not have complete immunity from prosecution for their actions. Trump's lawyers argued before the Supreme Court for immunity in cases related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling of classified documents. McConnell's reiteration of his belief signals a break with Trump on the issue of presidential immunity.
A juror requested to drop out of former president Donald Trumps hush money trial Thursday, over concerns that her identity would be revealed a situation that shows how intense media coverage could affect the trial and expose jurors to harassment. The members of the jury are meant to be anonymous. But that effort has been undermined, New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan said from the bench, by media reports that mentioned potentially identifiable information about the jurors ranging from their physical appearances to their occupations. Anonymity is imperiled when so much information is put out there that is very, very easy for anyone to identify who the jurors are, Merchan told members of the media in court Thursday morning. Merchans remarks came after a woman identified as Juror No.
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Trump received a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968, and his father named him president of his real estate business in 1971. Trump renamed it the Trump Organization and reoriented the company toward building and renovating skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. After a series of business failures in the late twentieth century, he successfully launched side ventures that required little capital, mostly by licensing the Trump name. From 2004 to 2015, he co-produced and hosted the reality television series The Apprentice. He and his businesses have been plaintiff or defendant in more than 4,000 state and federal legal actions, including six business bankruptcies.Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican Party nominee against Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton while losing the popular vote. During the campaign, his political positions were described as populist, protectionist, isolationist, and nationalist. His election and policies sparked numerous protests. He was the first U.S. president with no prior military or government experience. A special counsel investigation established that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election to favor Trump's campaign. Trump promoted conspiracy theories and made many false and misleading statements during his campaigns and presidency, to a degree unprecedented in American politics. Many of his comments and actions have been characterized as racially charged or racist and many as misogynistic.As president, Trump ordered a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, diverted military funding toward building a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border, and implemented a policy of family separations for migrants detained at the U.S. border. He weakened environmental protections, rolling back more than 100 environmental policies and regulations. He signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which cut taxes for individuals and businesses and rescinded the individual health insurance mandate penalty of the Affordable Care Act. He appointed Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. He reacted slowly to the COVID-19 pandemic, ignored or contradicted many recommendations from health officials, used political pressure to interfere with testing efforts, and spread misinformation about unproven treatments. Trump initiated a trade war with China and withdrew the U.S. from the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, the Paris Agreement on climate change, and the Iran nuclear deal. He met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un three times but made no progress on denuclearization.Trump refused to concede after losing the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden, falsely claiming widespread electoral fraud, and attempted to overturn the results by pressuring government officials, mounting scores of unsuccessful legal challenges, and obstructing the presidential transition. On January 6, 2021, he urged his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol, which many of them then attacked, resulting in multiple deaths and interrupting the electoral vote count.Trump is the only American president to have been impeached twice. After he tried to pressure Ukraine in 2019 to investigate Biden, he was impeached by the House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress; he was acquitted by the Senate in February 2020. The House impeached him again in January 2021, for incitement of insurrection, and the Senate acquitted him in February. Scholars and historians rank Trump as one of the worst presidents in American history.Since leaving office, Trump has continued to dominate the Republican Party and is a candidate in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries. In 2023, a civil trial jury found that Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll. In 2024, a New York state court found Trump liable for financial fraud. Trump is appealing both judgments. He was also indicted in New York on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, in Florida on 40 felony counts related to his mishandling of classified documents, in Washington, D.C., on four felony counts of conspiracy and obstruction for efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and in Georgia on 13 charges of racketeering and other alleged felonies committed in an effort to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Former President Donald Trump compared the 2017 neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville, where a woman was killed, to protests condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, claiming the latter are more significant. Trump's remarks on social media criticized President Biden for citing Charlottesville as motivation, with Biden responding through a spokesperson. The protests against Israel have led to arrests at various campuses, with concerns of antisemitism raised. Trump's past comments on the Charlottesville rally, where he mentioned 'very fine people on both sides,' have been widely criticized.
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