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Posted 9/30/2023, 4:47:38 AM

Smith Seeks Gag Order on Trump Ahead of Jan. 6 Trial, Citing His Attacks on Gen. Milley

Smith's office cited Trump's attack on Gen. Milley as reason to impose a gag order ahead of Jan. 6 trial.
Trump accused Milley of conspiring with China and said punishment "would have been death" in past.
Prosecutors say gag order needed to prevent Trump from prejudicing case during campaign.
Trump lawyers object to proposed gag order, hearing set for Oct. 16.
Earlier judge warned she would take measures to protect integrity of proceedings.

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9/15/2023

DOJ Seeks Gag Order Against Trump to Prevent Witness Intimidation in Election Meddling Trial

The DOJ is seeking a partial gag order to prevent Donald Trump from making public statements that could intimidate witnesses or undermine the integrity of the election meddling trial against him.

9/17/2023

Legal Cases Involving Trump Advance Across Multiple States

Prosecutors in Washington are requesting a limited gag order on Donald Trump to restrict his comments about the case, citing concerns that his remarks could prejudic potential jurors or intimidate witnesses, while hearings for defendants in Georgia and New York are also scheduled.

9/28/2023

Milley Defends Communications with China, Criticizes Trump's Execution Remark

Outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley believes former President Donald Trump's recent suggestion that he deserved to be executed after speaking with a Chinese general is part of a broader swipe at the US military, according to an interview with CBS's Norah O'Donnell.

9/29/2023

Milley Bids Farewell with Calls for Loyalty to Constitution Over Wannabe Dictators, as Biden Criticizes GOP Threats to Military

General Mark Milley used his final speech as Joint Chiefs chair to emphasize that troops take an oath to the Constitution and not to a "wannabe dictator," in response to former President Donald Trump's suggestion that he should be put to death.

9/30/2023

Prosecutors Push for Gag Order Against Trump After His 'Death' Comment About Gen. Milley

The Department of Justice is seeking a gag order on former President Donald Trump due to concerns that his public comments about the death penalty and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley could impact legal proceedings.

10/3/2023

Judge Issues Gag Order Against Trump After Attacks on Judge's Aide

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial has issued a gag order, prohibiting Trump from making comments about court staff, after he posted a social media attack on the judge's principal law clerk.

10/4/2023

Trump Slapped with Rare Gag Order After Attacking Judge's Clerk, Likely to Violate It Says Former Acting Solicitor General

Former President Donald Trump managed to obtain a rare gag order in his civil fraud trial, but according to former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal, he is likely to violate it and face serious sanctions as he tends to attack institutions.

10/16/2023

Trump Faces Potential Gag Order in January 6 Case as Infighting Continues Among House Republicans Over Speaker Nomination

A federal judge is considering whether to impose a limited gag order on Donald Trump in the criminal case related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, potentially restricting what he can say about trial witnesses and prosecutors.

10/16/2023

Trump Seeks to Oppose Gag Order in Election Fraud Indictment

Former President Donald J. Trump and federal prosecutors have clashed over whether a gag order should be placed on Trump to restrict his statements regarding his federal indictment on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, highlighting the tension between First Amendment rights and the need to protect witnesses and ensure a fair trial.

10/16/2023

Judge Seeks Partial Gag Order on Trump's Attacks in Special Counsel Case

A federal judge has imposed a partial gag order on Donald Trump, preventing him from attacking the special counsel, witnesses, the judge herself, and family members, stating that his position as a political candidate does not give him the freedom to vilify or incite violence against those involved in his case.

10/17/2023

Judge Issues Gag Order Barring Trump From Commenting on Witnesses and Prosecutors in Election Case

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has released a written order implementing a limited gag order that prevents Donald Trump from publicly speaking about witnesses, prosecutors, and court staff involved in the federal election subversion case, due to concerns about harassment and intimidation.

10/20/2023

Judge Temporarily Lifts Gag Order Barring Trump from Targeting Prosecutors in 2020 Election Case

A federal judge temporarily lifts a gag order on Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case, giving his lawyers time to challenge the restrictions on his comments as the case heads to trial.

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Posted 9/30/2023, 4:47:38 AM

Smith Seeks Gag Order on Trump Ahead of Jan. 6 Trial, Citing His Attacks on Gen. Milley

Smith's office cited Trump's attack on Gen. Milley as reason to impose a gag order ahead of Jan. 6 trial.
Trump accused Milley of conspiring with China and said punishment "would have been death" in past.
Prosecutors say gag order needed to prevent Trump from prejudicing case during campaign.
Trump lawyers object to proposed gag order, hearing set for Oct. 16.
Earlier judge warned she would take measures to protect integrity of proceedings.

rollingstone.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/15/2023

DOJ Seeks Gag Order Against Trump to Prevent Witness Intimidation in Election Meddling Trial

The DOJ is seeking a partial gag order to prevent Donald Trump from making public statements that could intimidate witnesses or undermine the integrity of the election meddling trial against him.

9/17/2023

Legal Cases Involving Trump Advance Across Multiple States

9/28/2023

Milley Defends Communications with China, Criticizes Trump's Execution Remark

9/29/2023

Milley Bids Farewell with Calls for Loyalty to Constitution Over Wannabe Dictators, as Biden Criticizes GOP Threats to Military

9/30/2023

Prosecutors Push for Gag Order Against Trump After His 'Death' Comment About Gen. Milley

10/3/2023

Judge Issues Gag Order Against Trump After Attacks on Judge's Aide

10/4/2023

Trump Slapped with Rare Gag Order After Attacking Judge's Clerk, Likely to Violate It Says Former Acting Solicitor General

10/16/2023

Trump Faces Potential Gag Order in January 6 Case as Infighting Continues Among House Republicans Over Speaker Nomination

10/16/2023

Trump Seeks to Oppose Gag Order in Election Fraud Indictment

10/16/2023

Judge Seeks Partial Gag Order on Trump's Attacks in Special Counsel Case

10/17/2023

Judge Issues Gag Order Barring Trump From Commenting on Witnesses and Prosecutors in Election Case

10/20/2023

Judge Temporarily Lifts Gag Order Barring Trump from Targeting Prosecutors in 2020 Election Case

A federal judge temporarily lifts a gag order on Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case, giving his lawyers time to challenge the restrictions on his comments as the case heads to trial.