Key takeaways:
- The New York appellate court has reinstated a gag order against former President Donald Trump in his ongoing civil fraud trial.
- The gag order was issued by Judge Arthur Engoron on October 3rd after Trump published a social media post about the clerk.
- The panel of judges rejected Trump’s appeal and reinstated the orders against Trump and his lawyers, ensuring Trump will not be able to continue to make public comments about court staff.
A New York appellate court has reinstated a gag order against former President Donald Trump in his ongoing civil fraud trial. The order prevents Trump from making public comments about court staff.
The gag order was issued by Judge Arthur Engoron on October 3rd, the second day of the trial, after Trump published a social media post about the clerk. Trump had previously blasted the clerk on social media, leading to a “deluge” of threats directed at her.
On November 16th, a panel of judges in the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court considered Trump’s request to have the gag order removed, temporarily staying the order. On Thursday, the panel rejected Trump’s appeal and reinstated the orders against Trump and his lawyers.
Trump and his lawyers had repeatedly complained about the clerk in court, and the ruling Thursday ensures that Trump will not be able to continue to do so. The gag order is intended to protect the clerk from further threats and harassment.
The civil fraud case against Trump and his company is ongoing, and the gag order is expected to remain in place until the case is resolved.
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