Integrity

Trump’s Dangerous Attacks on Judge’s Daughter Threaten Integrity of Criminal Trial

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks against the daughter of the judge presiding over his hush-money criminal trial in New York. Trump has repeatedly cited her Democratic ties in an attempt to have the judge removed from the case. In response, Judge Juan Merchan has broadened an existing gag order, citing Trump’s “dangerous rhetoric” that threatens the integrity of the upcoming trial set to begin on April 15. Trump had pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts in relation to allegations of falsifying business records to cover up hush-money payments … Read more

Former President Donald Trump Faces Wider Gag Order After Targeting Judge’s Daughter, Threatening Integrity of New York Hush Money Case

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump has been issued a broader gag order in his criminal hush money case in New York. This comes after repeated social media attacks targeting the judge’s daughter. The order, issued by Judge Juan Merchan, prohibits Trump from publicly discussing family members of the judge or the Manhattan District Attorney if it significantly hampers the case’s progress. Merchan had previously imposed a similar gag order on statements about court staff and prosecutors, as well as their family members. In response to an argument put forth by Trump’s … Read more

Judge Expands Gag Order in Trump’s Criminal Hush Money Case to Include Family Members Amid Concerns for Trial’s Integrity

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New York City – The judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case has extended a limited gag order to include family members of both the judge and the district attorney. This decision comes after prosecutors raised concerns about Trump targeting the judge’s daughter on social media due to her involvement with a Democratic political group. Last week, Judge Juan Merchan issued a limited gag order that prevented Trump from making comments about potential witnesses, jurors, lawyers, court staff, and their families. However, the order allowed Trump to continue making public comments … Read more

Newsweek Introduces the Fairness Meter: Reader Ratings Reinforce Integrity and Accountability in Journalism

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London, United Kingdom – Today, the news media industry faces numerous challenges, including deepening polarization, diminishing trust, and a significant decline in reader engagement. To combat these issues, Newsweek has introduced the Fairness Meter, a tool that allows readers to hold the publication accountable for the fairness of its articles. This innovative feature aims to maintain a high standard of integrity, transparency, and accountability in Newsweek’s editorial content. The Fairness Meter, located at the bottom of select articles on Newsweek’s website, offers readers a five-way scale to rate the fairness of an article. By actively … Read more