Judge warns Trump of potential jail time in hush money trial for violating gag order

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money case found him in criminal contempt for violating a gag order on Truth Social, issuing nine violations at $1,000 each. The judge warned Trump of potential jail time for further violations, stating the fines might not deter Trump due to his wealth. The gag order prohibits Trump from making public statements about witnesses or jurors. Trump was ordered to remove offending posts and remarks from his social media accounts. Prosecutors accused Trump of violating the order multiple times and warned of potential jail time. Trump faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

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