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Manhattan DA Seeks Contempt Charge Against Trump Over Gag Order Violations

Alvin Bragg files a motion to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for allegedly violating a court-imposed gag order during his ongoing hush money trial.

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Former US President Donald Trump attends the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 15, 2024. Trump is in court Monday as the first US ex-president ever to be criminally prosecuted, a seismic moment for the United States as the presumptive Republican nominee campaigns to re-take the White House. The scandal-plagued 77-year-old is accused of falsifying business records in a scheme to cover up an alleged sexual encounter with adult film actress Stormy Daniels to shield his 2016 election campaign from adverse publicity. (Photo by Jabin Botsford / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JABIN BOTSFORD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has filed a motion to hold Donald Trump in contempt for violating a gag order by making public statements about key witnesses.
  • The motion threatens Trump with a $3,000 fine and warns of potential jail time for future violations.
  • Jury selection in Trump's trial continues, with challenges in selecting impartial jurors due to widespread publicity and strong opinions.
  • Trump criticizes the trial and the judge, claiming political bias and calling the proceedings 'an assault on America.'
  • The trial is part of a broader case where Trump is accused of falsifying business records to cover up alleged hush money payments.