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Judge Merchan Prohibits Lawyers From Commenting During Witness Testimony

Judge Juan M. Merchan poses in his chambers in New York, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Citing Trump's threatening and inflammatory statements, Merchan imposed a gag order last month that bars Trump

Judge Juan Merchan made it clear during a recent trial that lawyers are not permitted to comment while a witness is testifying. He emphasized to the jurors that such behavior is common in movies and television shows but is not acceptable in a real courtroom setting.

Merchan firmly stated, 'That is not allowed. That happens on TV and in the movies, that does not happen in real trials.'

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