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Appeals Court Upholds Trump Gag Order in Hush Money Case

Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids by Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids
August 2, 2024
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Appeals Court Upholds Trump Gag Order in Hush Money Case
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On Friday, August 2nd, a New York appeals court upheld the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in his hush money criminal case. This decision comes two months after Trump’s felony conviction, preventing him from making public statements about the prosecution team, court staff, or their families until his sentencing.

The gag order, initially imposed by trial Judge Juan M. Merchan in March, restricted Trump from commenting on witnesses, jurors, and others involved in the case after concerns were raised about his habit of attacking individuals connected to his legal matters. The order was later expanded to include Merchan’s daughter, a Democratic political consultant after Trump lashed out at her on social media.

Trump’s legal team has repeatedly challenged the gag order, arguing that it infringes on his free speech rights, especially as he campaigns for the presidency. His lawyer, Todd Blanche, contended that the gag order is unfair, particularly as Vice President Kamala Harris, a potential opponent in the upcoming election, can speak freely about the case. The appeals court, however, found that the gag order remains necessary to ensure the fair administration of justice.

In addition to upholding the gag order, the court rejected Trump’s latest bid to remove Judge Merchan from the case. Trump’s lawyers argued that Merchan’s daughter’s work for Harris’s 2020 presidential campaign raises questions about the judge’s impartiality. Merchan had previously dismissed these concerns as speculative and unfounded.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Representative Jim Jordan has also sought documents from Merchan’s daughter regarding her work on Harris’s campaign, President Biden’s reelection campaign, and any discussions related to Trump’s prosecution. This request underscores the ongoing political tensions surrounding the case.

Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts stemmed from falsifying records to cover up a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, a pornographic film actor, before the 2016 presidential election. Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, made the payment and was reimbursed by Trump, with the transactions disguised as legal expenses. The payment was part of a broader scheme to suppress potentially damaging stories during the election.

Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing, is scheduled to be sentenced on September 18, 2024. His legal team continues to seek the dismissal of his conviction, arguing that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity should impact his case.

As the legal battles continue, the gag order remains a significant restriction on Trump’s ability to publicly discuss the case, highlighting the complex intersection of law and politics in this high-profile prosecution.

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