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Is Trump still under a gag order after his conviction? He thinks so, but the answer isn't clear [View all]
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-hush-money-gag-order-dec6d40eb5043f621bc172892ee903a1Is 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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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.
[...]
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.
[...]
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.
[...]
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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