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orangecrush

(31,202 posts) Tue Apr 23, 2024, 10:28 AM Apr 2024

So they want to find Trump $1000 for gag order violations? [View all]

It's a joke, right?

Same as telling him there's no punishment, just keep doing it.

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So they want to find Trump $1000 for gag order violations? [View all] orangecrush Apr 2024 OP

Unfortunately that's the maximum fine allowed in NY courts. Ocelot II Apr 2024 #1

well, that or jail.... getagrip_already Apr 2024 #3

I can dream orangecrush Apr 2024 #7

Ok didn't know that orangecrush Apr 2024 #6

Not this time, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2024 #16

Thanks orangecrush Apr 2024 #17

You and me both, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2024 #19

They can't lock him up for contempt? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2024 #12

Believe it or not, the DA and the judge know more about these situations are handled than anyone here on DU onenote Apr 2024 #25

MSM talking heads keep bringing up jail time MorbidButterflyTat Apr 2024 #36

The only thing that will work is to take away his Emile Apr 2024 #2

That'll show him. Silent Type Apr 2024 #4

Unfortunately that's the maximum fine allowed in NY courts. we can do it Apr 2024 #8

HUGE mistake. triron Apr 2024 #5

Unfortunately that's the maximum fine allowed in NY courts. we can do it Apr 2024 #9

Maybe they needed to do that as a first offense so they can put him in jail next time Walleye Apr 2024 #11

Exactly Emile Apr 2024 #21

It's the max allowed. bearsfootball516 Apr 2024 #10

He was fined $10k in October unblock Apr 2024 #13

But that's more than the maximum fine allowed in NY courts. Emile Apr 2024 #22

$1000 per violation. Could be 10 violations? unblock Apr 2024 #24

Article doesn't show 10 violations. Emile Apr 2024 #28

According to Reuters, prosecutors asked for a $10,000 fine this time, too. sl8 Apr 2024 #29

This was $10,000 for 10 violations at $1000 per violation onenote Apr 2024 #31

That helps, thanks for the clarification. nt sl8 Apr 2024 #35

Different rules for civil trials than criminal trials. No limit on penalty in former. onenote Apr 2024 #30

just got interesting.... getagrip_already Apr 2024 #14

REAL INTERESTING orangecrush Apr 2024 #18

It's the law. NT Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #15

Watch. He will fire his lawyer. Delay, delay. Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #20

Remember that myth, "no one is above the law". republianmushroom Apr 2024 #23

Are you suggesting that if it was anyone else the judge would ignore the law and impose a penalty that goes beyond what onenote Apr 2024 #32

Maybe fines should be issued on a sliding scale Mme. Defarge Apr 2024 #26

I doubt the law is going to be changed, and certainly not while this trial is ongoing. onenote Apr 2024 #33

Where did you see that? I'm seeing that prosecutors asked for a $10,000 fine. sl8 Apr 2024 #27

The prosecutors allege 10 separate violations and are seeking the maximum $1000 fine for each violation onenote Apr 2024 #34

Thank you. nt sl8 Apr 2024 #37

I thought I saw $1,000 orangecrush Apr 2024 #39

You were right about the individual fines. Turns out it was ten $1000 fines the prosecutors asked for. nt sl8 Apr 2024 #41

There seems to be confusion over the way NY law treats contempt. This article will help clear things up. onenote Apr 2024 #38

"Just put it on my tab" Conjuay Apr 2024 #40

That's insulting to the american people. ABSOLUTELY NO ONE would have been fined for breaking a gag order FlyingPiggy Apr 2024 #42

That is the maximum financial penalty. Caliman73 Apr 2024 #43