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

  • Judge issued gag order after Trump posted disparaging attack on judge's aide on social media
  • Trump accused aide of "running this case against me" and posted her photo
  • Judge warned Trump day before but he still posted; judge ordered Trump to delete post
  • Gag order forbids parties from publicly commenting on judge's staff or face sanctions
  • Comes as federal judge weighs gag order on Trump in DC criminal case over witness attacks
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Relevant topic timeline:
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump attacks special counsel and judge in 2020 election case. Key Points: 1. Trump accuses special counsel Jack Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan of trying to take away his First Amendment rights. 2. Trump calls for Chutkan's recusal from the case. 3. Prosecutors request a protective order to prevent Trump from publicly disclosing evidence.
Main Topic: Donald Trump's lawyers request a narrowed protective order in the special counsel's 2020 election probe. Key Points: 1. Trump's lawyers argue that the proposed protective order is "overbroad" and request a revised order to shield only genuinely sensitive materials. 2. Prosecutors cite Trump's social media posts as a reason to prohibit him from publicly disclosing certain evidence. 3. Trump criticizes the special counsel and calls for the recusal of Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing the case.
Main Topic: The potential limits on what Donald Trump and his lawyers can say to criticize the federal election fraud case against him, impugn prosecutors, or heap scorn on the judge. Key Points: 1. The local rules governing federal court in Washington, D.C., are stringent and prohibit lawyers from making public statements about witnesses, guilt or innocence, or the merits of the case. 2. The rules also allow a judge to issue a special order restricting what lawyers and the defendant can say in public in widely publicized or sensational criminal cases. 3. Imposing restrictions on Trump's speech presents a difficult dilemma for Judge Tanya Chutkan, as she must balance Trump's interest as a presidential candidate and the public's interest in hearing his perspective. The red line is likely to be statements that could be perceived as witness tampering or threats.
Main Topic: Discussion of restrictions and protective order before trial on charges related to the 2020 election against Donald Trump. Key Points: 1. Lawyers for Donald Trump and federal prosecutors will appear in court to discuss restrictions on what information Trump can share about the case. 2. Prosecutors have requested a protective order to limit public sharing of information, citing Trump's statements on social media. 3. Special counsel Jack Smith's team proposed a trial date in January, emphasizing the public's interest in a speedy trial due to the significance of the charges against a former president.
A federal appeals court has narrowed a judge's order blocking Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies, reversing much of the controversial order which claimed that the administration engaged in unconstitutional censorship in its efforts to combat Covid-19 disinformation.
Prosecutors in the federal election interference case against Donald Trump are requesting a court order to limit his public statements in order to protect the integrity of the trial and prevent him from undermining confidence in the criminal justice system and prejudicing the jury pool.
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.
After the special counsel requested a gag order on Donald Trump, MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace warned that serious consequences may occur, expressing concern over the former president's ability to incite violence and calling for those who enable and ignore it to be held accountable.
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.
A judge will hear arguments next month on a request for a limited gag order in the case charging former President Donald Trump with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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.
Special counsel Jack Smith's office seeks a gag order on former President Trump after he made a social media post suggesting that General Mark Milley should be executed for treason.
A judge in New York City will hear allegations of fraud within the Trump Organization in a trial that could result in Donald Trump and his family business paying hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, with the New York attorney general accusing Trump of using false financial statements to obtain financing and broker deals.
Donald Trump criticizes his civil fraud trial in New York, calling it a "sham" and referring to the state attorney general as a "horror show," while also labeling the judge as a "rogue judge."
Former President Donald Trump was reprimanded by Judge Arthur Engoron and ordered not to make any further comments about the judge's clerk after Trump posted a disparaging and false social media attack on her and emailed it to millions of recipients.
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.
Federal prosecutors are urging the judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case to take measures to protect the identity of prospective jurors due to Trump's "continued use of social media as a weapon of intimidation in court proceedings."
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.
Former President Donald Trump responded angrily to a gag order issued by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in the federal 2020 election interference trial, claiming that it was unconstitutional and a result of Joe Biden's incompetence.
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.
Former President Donald Trump has filed a notice to appeal a partial gag order in the civil fraud case against him, which restricts him from making public statements that "target" U.S. prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses.
Judge Tanya S. Chutkan issues a three-page order partially restricting Donald Trump's speech about his criminal trial, emphasizing concerns over safety and the rule of law.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has requested a judge's order for a forensic examination of Trump Organization emails to investigate Allen Weisselberg's communications with Forbes, following accusations of lying under oath.
Former President Donald Trump could face jail time after failing to comply with a partial gag order in his $250 million civil fraud trial, where he posted an untrue and disparaging comment about the judge's law clerk on social media.
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.
The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that limited the Biden administration's efforts to combat controversial social media posts, as they plan to hear arguments in a lawsuit accusing administration officials of suppressing conservative points of view.
Former President Donald Trump was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial, marking the second time he has been penalized for out-of-court comments.