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getagrip_already

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14. just got interesting....

Tue Apr 23, 2024, 10:41 AM

Apr 2024

from cnn....

Judge wants to hear assertion under oath that Trump believed he wasn't violating gag order

Judge Juan Merchan said he wants to hear an assertion under oath that Donald Trump believed he wasn't violating the gag order when he made the posts in question.

Under oath means he can find he lied. Under oath. Or if he says he defied the order, take appropriate action. Or he can take the fifth. Then the judge can rule anyway.

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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