What a judge's gag order on Trump means in his hush money case

Judge in Trump hush money case to consider jailing Trump

NEW YORK, May 6 — The judge in the criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump said today that he will consider jail time for the former president for additional violations of the gag order after finding that US$1,000 (RM4,739) fines are not working as a deterrent. Justice Juan Merchan Merchan, who has already imposed US$9,000 in fines on Trump, said during the hearing that he will find Trump in contempt of court for the 10th time.

Judge threatens jail if Donald Trump violates ‘hush money’ gag orderFinancial Times

Former US president suggests he would be willing to risk incarceration after judge’s warning

'This court will have to consider a jail sanction': Judge finds Trump in contempt of gag order for 10th time

On Monday morning, acting Justice Juan Merchan held Donald Trump in contempt, claiming he violated his gag order for the 10th time, according to live updates from the New York courthouse. Merchan warned the former president that if he violates the order in the future, the judge will consider jail ti...

US judge warns Trump of prison for violating gag order

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial has said that he would hold the former president in contempt of court for a tenth time for violating a gag order and said he would consider jailing him for further violations.

'This court will have to consider a jail sanction': Judge Merchan puts Trump on notice

Judge Juan Merchan on Monday put former President Donald Trump on notice that he really could face jail time if he keeps violating his gag order against attacking witnesses and jurors in his hush-money trial.As reported by legal reporter Adam Klasfeld, Merchan issued the warning after having found T...

Trump fined again for violating gag order in hush money case

NEW YORK (NewsNation) — Judge Juan Merchan on Monday fined former President Donald Trump $1,000 for again violating a gag order in his hush money case and warned additional infractions could result in jail time. "The last thing I want to do is put you in jail," Merchan said in the New York courtroom where Trump is being tried. "There are many reasons why incarceration is a last resort for me." The fine must be paid by the end of the day Friday. …