Trump fined $10K for violating gag order in fraud case.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
5:02 PM – Wednesday, October 25, 2023
In the latest development out of Donald Trump’s $250 million civil fraud case, he received a $10,000 fine for “breaching a gag order” that was intended to prevent him from making negative comments about court personnel.
On Wednesday, the New York judge presiding over Trump’s case called the former president to the witness stand. The testimony was not for Trump to defend himself against the fraud charges in the case, but rather, to address Justice Arthur Engoron’s claim that he had violated the gag order.
During a break on Wednesday in the case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James concerning his business practices, the 45th president spoke with a few reporters in a hallway.
“This judge is a very partisan judge, with a person who’s very partisan sitting alongside of him, perhaps even much more partisan than he is,” Trump told reporters.
Engoron questioned Trump about the comments he had made earlier in the day, to which Trump insisted that he was referring to Michael Cohen, his ex-attorney who recently testified in the case.
The judge continued his questioning to conclude whether or not Trump was referring to his law clerk as “partisan,” to which Trump then replied that “maybe” he had referred to her as unfair because she is “very biased.”
Engoron’s law clerk sits next to him and has been the subject of complaints from Trump’s team.
The New York judge reported that Trump’s testimony was “not credible” and called the comments a “blatant” gag order violation. He fined Trump for violating the order that he issued earlier this month after the former president attacked his law clerk on social media.
Trump has since taken down the post on Truth Social where he had jokingly portrayed the clerk as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) “girlfriend,” including identifying information about her.
Trump, the leading contender for the Republican nomination to challenge President Joe Biden in the 2024 U.S. election, abruptly left the courtroom following the imposition of the fine.
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What were the specific comments made by Donald Trump that led to the violation of the gag order in his civil fraud case?
Title: Donald Trump Fined for Violating Gag Order in Civil Fraud Case
Introduction:
In a recent development regarding Donald Trump’s ongoing 0 million civil fraud case, the former president has been handed a $10,000 fine for breaching a gag order. This order prohibited him from making negative comments about court personnel involved in the case. The incident occurred during Trump’s testimony, called by the New York judge presiding over the case to address the alleged violation. This article examines the details of the incident and its implications for the ongoing legal battle.
Violation of the Gag Order:
During a break in the case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, Trump engaged with reporters in a hallway. He described the judge as a ”partisan judge” along with a “person who’s very partisan sitting alongside him.” Although Trump clarified that his comments were directed at his ex-attorney Michael Cohen, the judge continued to question him about referring to his law clerk as “partisan.” Trump responded by stating that she may be “very biased” and could have been referred to as unfair.
Judge’s Ruling and Imposition of Fine:
Justice Arthur Engoron, the presiding judge, deemed Trump’s testimony as “not credible” and a blatant violation of the gag order. He had previously issued the order this month following Trump’s attack on the law clerk on social media. Trump had posted on Truth Social, an online platform, where he mockingly depicted the clerk as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s girlfriend, including personal details. Although Trump later took down the post, the judge considered it a clear violation.
Implications and Consequences:
The imposition of the fine raises questions about Trump’s adherence to legal requirements and court orders. As the leading contender for the Republican nomination in the 2024 U.S. election, this incident could impact public perception of his suitability as a candidate. By violating the gag order, Trump risked undermining the integrity of the ongoing civil fraud case against him.
Conclusion:
Donald Trump’s recent $10,000 fine for the breach of a gag order adds further complexity to his ongoing civil fraud case. The incident occurred when Trump made remarks about court personnel during a break in his testimony. The judge ruled that Trump’s comments were a blatant violation of the gag order and lacked credibility. This development has raised concerns about Trump’s adherence to court orders and its potential impact on his political aspirations. As the case continues, it remains to be seen how these events will shape the legal and political landscape surrounding the former president.
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