The judge overseeing the criminal trial of Donald J. Trump said he would be willing to jail the former president if he continued to violate his gag order. A banker who set up the account used to make a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels is back on the stand.
  • LmaydevEnglish
    102·
    7 months ago

    While violations of the gag order can be punishable by up to 30 days in prison under New York state law, prosecutors only asked Merchan to fine Trump $1,000 per violation for now—the maximum fine allowed under state law—though they also suggested the judge warn future violations could be met with imprisonment

    Basically total bullshit. He should be locked up for how much he’s done it. Anyone else would be.

    • SkyezOpen@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      7 months ago

      Pretty sure being held in contempt also violates the conditions of his pre-trial release, so… Yeah.