The Manhattan District Attorney's office has taken legal action against former President Donald Trump for allegedly violating a gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan. Prosecutors filed a motion on Tuesday, requesting the court to address Trump's non-compliance with the order.
In their filing, prosecutors emphasized the importance of Trump adhering to the court's restrictions on making extrajudicial statements. They urged the court to remind Trump of his obligations under the order and warned of potential consequences for future violations.
The motion seeks to impose a fine of $1,000 per violation on Trump. A hearing on the district attorney's motion has been scheduled for April 23 at 9:30 a.m. ET before Judge Merchan.
Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass raised concerns about Trump's recent posts on Truth Social, alleging that they breached the gag order by making references to potential witnesses. One post in particular, where Trump mentioned 'two sleazebags,' believed to be Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels, was highlighted by the prosecutors.
Earlier this month, Judge Merchan expanded the gag order on Trump in light of his aggressive social media attacks on the case, prosecutors, the legal system, and even the judge's daughter. The judge expressed concerns that Trump's behavior posed a threat to the integrity of the ongoing trial and the rule of law.
The legal battle between the Manhattan District Attorney's office and Donald Trump continues to unfold as the court addresses the alleged violations of the gag order.
