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Trump May Have Violated Gag Order Again

May 16, 2024 · 10:06 am ET · Leave a Comment

New York Times: “Outside in the hallway, before entering the courtroom, Trump seemed to potentially violate the gag order that forbids him from talking about prosecutors in the case, other than Alvin Bragg.”

“He made what sounded like a reference to Matthew Colangelo, one of the prosecutors here, saying, ‘a lead person from the D.O.J. is running the trial,’ and baselessly adding, ‘So Biden’s office is running this trial.’ Colangelo used to work at the Department of Justice, and Trump has used similar language to describe him in the past.”

“Justice Merchan has warned Trump that he could go to jail if he violates the order again, but he is unlikely to act unless prosecutors press him on the matter.”

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