Former President Donald Trump has been found in contempt for the 10th time in the hush money trial, with Judge Juan Merchan considering jail time as a possible sanction. Trump was fined $1,000 for his latest violation of the gag order and has been ordered to pay by the end of the week.
The trial involves accusations of falsifying business records related to hush money payments, and violations of the gag order can result in fines up to $1,000, jail time up to 30 days, or both. A Trump campaign spokesman has called the gag order “unconstitutional and un-American”.
Options for the judge include short-term detention in the courthouse, with the Secret Service, court officers, and corrections department considering contingency plans for potential jail time. Trump’s comments on jury makeup were cited in the latest violation of the gag order.
Judge Merchan has warned of possible incarceration for future violations of court orders. The ongoing trial has captured national attention as the former President continues to push the boundaries of the gag order set in place. Stay tuned to Poh Diaries for the latest updates on this developing story.
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