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Former Judge Warns: Donald Trump Could Face Jail Time for Violating Gag Order in Stormy Daniels Case

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New York, NY – Former federal judge Shira Scheindlin has warned that former President Donald Trump may face imprisonment if he continues to defy an extended gag order in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Scheindlin, who presided over cases in the Southern District of New York, emphasized that Trump has already received a warning to refrain from commenting on the ongoing case. The expanded gag order was recently implemented by Justice Juan Merchan, who also included his own daughter, Loren Merchan, within its scope. Merchan expressed concerns about Trump’s history of targeting family members … Read more

Katelyn Dickey Appointed as New Judge in 7th District Court of Appeals: Making History in Ohio Judiciary

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Lisbon, Ohio – Katelyn Dickey has been appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to serve as the Republican primary winner for the vacant 7th District Court of Appeals seat. Her term will commence on April 10, following her resignation as the Columbiana County Municipal Court judge. Dickey emerged victorious in the March 19 primary, securing 69.3 percent of the vote against Mary DeGenaro of Poland, a former Ohio Supreme Court justice who had served as a judge on the 7th District Court of Appeals for 17 years. No other candidates are running in the upcoming November … Read more

Former President Trump’s $92 Million Bond Approved by Judge in E. Jean Carroll Verbal Attack Lawsuit

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has posted a $92 million bond to secure a jury award for writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of defamation. The bond was approved by federal judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday. Trump’s lawyers have indicated that they plan to appeal the verdict, which found Trump guilty of defaming Carroll. At a recent campaign rally, Trump resumed his verbal attacks on Carroll, suggesting that she had falsely accused him of rape in 1996. In response, Carroll’s lawyer hinted at the possibility of filing another defamation lawsuit … Read more

Judge Expands Gag Order in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial, Protects Families from Rancorous Attacks

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NEW YORK (AP) — The judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial has taken stricter action against him after he made false claims about the judge’s daughter on social media. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan expanded the existing gag order, which had prohibited public statements about witnesses and jurors, to include Trump’s family as well. The judge stated that such attacks on family members serve no legitimate purpose and only inject fear into participants in the trial. Violating the expanded gag order could result in Trump being held in contempt of court, … Read more