US EditionSpecial counsel asks for 'narrow' gag order for Trump in election interference case
- The lead prosecutor in the federal election meddling case against Donald Trump has requested a gag order to restrict his public comments on the case, citing the need to prevent disinformation and threats.
- Prosecutors argue that Trump's public attacks on individuals and institutions inspire threats and harassment, and they are seeking a court order to limit his ability to speak about prospective witnesses and make disparaging or intimidating statements.
- Trump criticized the request, claiming it was an attempt to silence him as a presidential candidate and alleging that the DOJ and FBI have been weaponized against him. He also mentioned leaks, lies, and lawsuits against him.
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US: Donald Trump hits back after prosecutors request gag order in election interference case
Washington, DC [US], September 16 (ANI): Former US President Donald Trump slammed special counsel Jack Smith hours after the prosecutor asked for a partial gag order to restrict his statements in connection with the trial related to Trump’s alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election, The Hill reported. The “narrowly tailored” gas order has been […]
Prosecutors seek narrow gag order on Trump in federal election case after ‘inflammatory’ comments
Federal prosecutors in the case charging Donald Trump with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election are seeking an order that would restrict the former president from “inflammatory” and “intimidating” comments about witnesses, lawyers and the judge. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team said in a motion filed Friday that such a “narrow, well-defined” order was necessary to preserve the integrity of the case and to avoid prejudicing potenti
Prosecutors seek narrow gag order on Trump in federal election case after ‘inflammatory’ comments - West Hawaii Today
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are seeking an order that would prevent Donald Trump from making “inflammatory” and “intimidating” comments about witnesses, lawyers and other people involved in the criminal case charging the former president with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Special investigator Jack Smith justifies his motion by saying that Trump is endangering the lawsuit with inflammatory rhetoric.
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