Judge Imposes Gag Order on Trump in 'Hush Money' Criminal Case

Judge Imposes Gag Order on Trump in 'Hush Money' Criminal Case"

In a significant development, a New York judge has enforced a gag order on former President Donald Trump in the ongoing criminal case involving a "hush money" payment made to an adult film star in 2016. The ruling, issued by Judge Juan Merchan, restricts Trump's public statements about those involved in the trial, including the Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, and other individuals connected to the case.

The decision comes in response to a February request from DA Bragg, who cited a series of statements made by Trump, which the judge deemed as "threatening, inflammatory, and denigrating." The judge emphasized that these statements went beyond mere defense against public figures and could potentially undermine the integrity of the legal proceedings.