:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/RFI5PCD2JHMQ7W65ESFO7KGU74.jpg "Trump trial: the Prosecutor’s Office again accused him of contempt of the silence order")
Former US President Donald Trump faces accusations of violating a gag order imposed by the trial judge in New York during his ongoing trial for falsifying business documents. The prosecution asserts that Trump deliberately disregarded the court order to protect witnesses and jurors, leading to a fine of $9,000 earlier this week.
Prosecutor Christopher Conroy urged the judge to impose an additional fine for new violations, citing Trump’s public comments attacking witnesses, the jury, and court members on social media. Conroy emphasized Trump’s willingness to disrupt the legal process and his belief that rules do not apply to him.
Trump’s lawyer argued that as a presidential candidate, he should be allowed to respond to criticism from his opponent, Democrat Joe Biden. However, the judge refuted this claim and criticized Trump’s assertions of bias in the jury pool based on political affiliation.
While Trump continues to denounce the trial as “election interference,” he is the first former US president to face criminal charges. Despite his protests, the court has seen testimony from key witnesses, including an attorney involved in hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Throughout the trial, Trump has used media attention to air grievances and amplify his message to supporters. His combative attitude towards the court proceedings sets a precedent for a former president facing legal scrutiny.
As the legal battle unfolds, the public awaits further developments in the case that could have significant implications for Trump’s political future.