Is Trump still under a gag order after his conviction? He thinks so, but the answer isn't clear

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https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-hush-money-gag-order-dec6d40eb5043f621bc172892ee903a1

Is Trump still under a gag order after his conviction? He thinks so, but the answer isn’t clear

BY MICHAEL R. SISAK
Updated 12:13 AM EDT, June 1, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said he remains muzzled by a gag order after his conviction in his hush money criminal trial. His lawyer said he thinks the gag order was supposed to expire with the verdict and he may seek clarity from the court.

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But, despite saying he believes he’s still subject to the order banning comments about witnesses and others connected to his case, Trump again lashed out at his former lawyer-turned-courtroom foe.

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Trump lawyer Todd Blanche said Friday that it was his understanding that the gag order would be lifted when the trial ended with a verdict, because that’s how prosecutors framed their request when they sought the restrictions back in February.

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In a statement, a spokesperson for the state court system said: “The order is part of the court record that has been made publicly available and it speaks for itself.” The statement didn’t say what part of the order it meant, though in issuing the order, Merchan noted that prosecutors had sought the restrictions “for the duration of the trial.”

A message seeking comment was left for the Manhattan DA’s office.

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[no_hypocrisy]

1. Without knowing more, I'd say the gag order is ineffective

against the jury, the prosecutors, and the witnesses as they have been excused from service following the conviction.

That being said, I'd say it would be inadvisable for TSF to open his yap until sentencing. His words will be held against him as evidence of a black hole of contrition. You usually don't get light sentences when you state, "Yeah, I did it and I'd do it again!"

[ColinC]

2. I would be surprised if what is usual actually applies to this case

[Irish_Dem]

3. It doesn't matter, no action will be taken even if there is gag order still in place.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

4. At his sentencing in July, Judge Merchan might take into consideration his behavior

from the announcement of his conviction to what the sentence might be. TCF is still free to a degree given conditions of his bail so to speak. Egregious violations of those conditions may result in additional penalties added.

We will have to see what Judge Merchan sets down. Either way, TCF is NOT going to be happy, nor his attorneys.