The Latest Breaking News from Juan Merchan

Judge issued a gag order to address disruptive behavior of defendant in trial, not to limit defense. Prosecutor clarified the purpose and scope of the order.

Donald Trump's motorcade arrives at courthouse for crucial gag order hearing in hush money trial presided by Judge Merchan.

Prominent Republican candidates criticize Judge Merchan's gag order on Trump's trial, highlighting threats to democracy and freedom of speech.

"He'll have to pay the price of the escalating jail time" if he continues to violate gag order, professor says

Dozens of anti-war protesters also arrested in New York after Columbia also calls in police. Plus, Trump fined by trial judge over gag order breaches

Appearing in a joint podcast with Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, Obama said, Donald Trump was not thought of as a "serious guy" in New York.

Judge Juan Merchan held Trump in contempt of court for multiple violations of a gag order he imposed on the former president ahead of the trial prohibiting him from publicly attacking witnesses, jurors, or court staff and their relatives. He fined Trump $1,000 each for nine specific violations of the…

Keith Davidson takes stand as judge fines ex-president maximum financial penalty for violating gag order – and threatens jail time

Trump’s trial got moving again with testimony from the attorney representing Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal in hush-money negotiations