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riversedge

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2. Trump lawyer Blanche is saying that seven of the alleged 10 gag order violations are not, because they're just re-posts.
Tue Apr 23, 2024, 11:17 AM
Apr 2024

what an idiot

35m ago10.39 EDT
Victoria Bekiempis


Trump lawyer Todd Blanche is saying that seven of the alleged 10 gag order violations are not, because they’re just re-posts.

“It’s not making a mockery of the gag order, your honor – it’s a close call,” Blanche said.

Re-posting an article from a news site or a news program … we don’t believe are a violation of the gag order.

Judge Juan Merchan asked whether there’s any case law on that.

I don’t have any case laws, your honor, it’s just common sense.






https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/apr/23/trump-hush-money-trial-new-york-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-6627c7bf8f0839cf006b0f60#block-6627c7bf8f0839cf006b0f60

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"Merchan is reserving decision on the prosecution's contempt request." We all have wait riversedge Apr 2024 #1
Trump lawyer Blanche is saying that seven of the alleged 10 gag order violations are not, because they're just re-posts. riversedge Apr 2024 #2
Added to the OP. Thanks. speak easy Apr 2024 #3
Smart Bayard Apr 2024 #10
Is he an idiot or just a slimy weasel? ShazzieB Apr 2024 #13
Probably doing his very best to help his weasel client - that's what attorneys are supposed to do. TBF Apr 2024 #14
Anything Trump reposts tells his millions of followers Kablooie Apr 2024 #21
Prosecutor Conroy has just said that prosecutors are not seeking jail time for Trump's violations of the gag order riversedge Apr 2024 #4
He wouldn't pay it. His cult members would, either outright or via another "fundraising" grift. PSPS Apr 2024 #23
Right after this exchange, the judge took a break Miguelito Loveless Apr 2024 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #6
hear hear. agreee AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #7
It's too bad that the judge cannot rely on medieval precedent AdamGG Apr 2024 #16
Was that still on the books in 1864? KS Toronado Apr 2024 #20
"It's not another attempted murder because I used the same knife again." Orrex Apr 2024 #8
It wasn't my idea to rob the bank, I just read about it online. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #9
Still no consequences for Trump. Kablooie Apr 2024 #11
Don't be so hard on this judge. EndlessWire Apr 2024 #12
You're right. The judge has to rule by the book. Kablooie Apr 2024 #18
The DA is the one who chose not to seek incarceration.And the amount of the fine is limited by statute. onenote Apr 2024 #17
Here's an interesting take from DUer Hugin explaining why the judge may be avoiding harsher punishment. TheRickles Apr 2024 #15
Losing all credibility? edbermac Apr 2024 #19
"Merchan is reserving decision" means cowering in the corner, trembling with fear of trump. PSPS Apr 2024 #22
$1000 per violation barely qualifies as pocket change to TSF. At least the fine should double every time. 0rganism Apr 2024 #24
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