Judge Issues Gag Order Barring Trump From Commenting on Witnesses and Prosecutors in Election Case
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Judge Chutkan has issued a written gag order barring Trump from making public statements about witnesses, prosecutors, and court staff in the federal election subversion case.
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Chutkan says Trump's statements pose "grave threats to the integrity of these proceedings."
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The order specifies it applies to all parties in the case, counsel, and spokespeople speaking on their behalf.
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Trump can still criticize the government and claim the case is politically motivated.
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Chutkan says Trump's statements could prompt intimidation and harassment of witnesses and court staff.