Former President Trump's trial in Manhattan is set to continue for its 11th day on Friday, with the presiding judge potentially ruling on alleged gag order violations. The court is expected to hear further testimony from a computer forensics expert as the trial progresses.
On Thursday, Judge Juan Merchan held a hearing to address the remaining alleged gag order violations against Trump. Earlier in the week, Trump was fined $9,000 for violating the order on nine separate occasions. The district attorney's office argued that Trump had violated the gag order on 14 occasions in total.
While Merchan did not issue a ruling on the remaining alleged violations on Thursday, a decision could be forthcoming on Friday. In his initial ruling on the gag order, Merchan had warned Trump that continued willful violations could result in potential jail time.
Following the hearing on Thursday, Trump expressed his intention to appeal the gag order. The former president is expected to be present in court at 9:30 a.m. on Friday for the final day of the third week of his trial.
The ongoing trial has garnered significant attention due to its unprecedented nature and the legal implications for Trump. As the proceedings continue, the court will assess the alleged violations and determine the appropriate course of action.
