Trump Hush Money Trial Resumes
Today America’s most anticipated trial Trump Hush Money trial resumes in a Manhattan courtroom.
Prosecutors initially began arguing that the judge should
convict former President Donald Trump again in criminal contempt — for
violating a gag order.
The hearing is centered on recent statements made by Donald
Trump in front of media and reporters.
Recently Trump made a statement for his former lawyer
Michael Cohen. He said Cohen is a key figure and probable witness in the trial
— as "a convicted liar." Cohen admitted guilt in 2018 for lying to
Congress about a project aimed at constructing a Trump Tower in Moscow.
Trump's complaint from the beginning of the trial was that
the jury was filled only with Democrats; Republicans were not asked for
affiliation during the formation of this jury.
Trump is in contempt for nine violations of criticism of
witnesses and jurors. This is declared by Judge Juan Merchan. He also fined
Trump of $9,000. Merchan warned Trump that if he repeats this kind of act, he
could be jailed too.
Let us tell you that all the violations are done from the
posts on social media accounts and his campaign website of Donald Trump.
Chris
Conroy told to judge, “He’s already been found to have violated the gag
order nine times, and he’s done it again here.”
The
prosecutor said, “Because we prefer to minimize disruptions to this proceeding,
we are not yet seeking jail.”
Todd Blanche the attorney of Trump tried to defend Trump in an
online commentary case. He said that he should be able to respond to criticism.
He said the political campaign is a part of interviews too.
He highlighted President Joe Biden's joke during a White
House dinner in which he said Trump was experiencing "stormy
weather."
On this statement, Judge replied that Joe Biden is not bound
by gag orders.
But in between the ongoing debates, Trump claimed that gag
order is “unconstitutional”. He said he is a Republican nominee for the upcoming
election of 2024, so it is important to express himself in front of the media. He
should be able to do it.
Blanche
also said in a complaining tone “Everybody can say whatever they want, except
for President Trump.”
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