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New York judge suspends Trump gag order in fraud trial, citing free speech

Gulshan Kumar
Last updated: 2023/11/17 at 11:36 AM
By Gulshan Kumar 2 years ago
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In a significant development during Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, a New York appeals court judge, David Friedman, has temporarily lifted the gag order imposed on the former president. The trial judge, Arthur Engoron, had implemented the order last month, penalizing Trump with a $15,000 fine for violating the order when he made critical remarks about a court clerk on social media.

Judge Friedman cited constitutional concerns related to free speech while issuing a stay on the gag order. This decision allows Trump to freely comment on court staff while a more extended appeals process unfolds.

Trump’s legal team filed a lawsuit against Judge Engoron, challenging the gag order as an abuse of power. An emergency hearing was scheduled by Judge Friedman, addressing the constitutional implications of restricting Trump’s free speech rights.

The former president’s lawyers argued against the gag order and fines, claiming that a law clerk, Allison Greenfield, was exerting improper influence and playing a significant role in the case. Allegations of partisanship and bias have been directed at Greenfield, a former Democratic judicial candidate, in the context of this trial involving the former Republican president.

Engoron defended Greenfield’s role in the courtroom and imposed fines on Trump for violating the gag order. Last week, he extended restrictions, preventing attorneys from commenting on “confidential communications” between him and his staff.

Trump’s legal team asserted that Engoron’s orders unduly suppress free speech, especially when core political speech is involved, given Trump’s status as a frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. They argued that such restrictions impact Trump’s ability to address perceived biases and partisanship during a trial that could have substantial financial and business consequences for him.

As Trump’s legal battles continue, the courtroom drama unfolds against a backdrop of constitutional debates and claims of political influence, adding layers of complexity to an already high-profile case.

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