Trump appears virtually in NYC ‘hush money’ case, warned he could be sanctioned if he’s not quiet – By Priscilla DeGregory and Alex Oliveira (New York Post) / May 23, 2023
Former President Donald Trump was warned he could be sanctioned if he violates a court order barring him from speaking publicly about evidence in his “hush money” criminal case — which will go to trial next year, a Manhattan judge said Tuesday.
Trump, 76, appeared stony-faced by video in the courtroom, and could be seen crossing his arms and shaking his head as Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan read out the March 25, 2024 trial date.
The former president spoke only to say “I do” when Merchan asked if he had a copy of the May 8 protective order, which bans Trump from revealing evidence turned over to him and his defense team by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office.
“Violations could result in sanctions. There are a wide range of sanctions and could include up to a finding of contempt,” Merchan said during the brief hearing.
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