Trump fined $9,000 US and threatened with jail for violating gag order
Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 US for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case. If he does it again, the judge warned, he could be jailed.
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![Former President Donald Trump awaits the start of proceedings at Manhattan criminal court, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool) Trump, in a blue suit and red tie sits with his hands on the table in front of him. Several police officers are behind him in the courtroom.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7189174.1714487143!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/trump-hush-money.jpg)
Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 US for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case. If he does it again, the judge warned, he could be jailed.