Manhattan DA Bragg wants to keep muzzling Trump, citing threats
Posted on AllSides June 21st, 2024
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Manhattan prosecutors want a New York judge to maintain key parts of a gag order against former President Donald Trump at least through his July 11 sentencing, saying the former president’s rhetoric is inspiring his supporters to threaten prosecutorial staff and their family members.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says state Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan doesn’t need to enforce a part of the order that covers trial witnesses. Proceedings ended May 30 with a guilty verdict against Mr. Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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