The judge overseeing the federal case accusing Donald Trump of interfering in the 2020 election has ordered that it be temporarily put on hold. Judge Tanya Chutkan says the pause will allow higher courts to consider an appeal by the former president claiming he is immune from the charges. She added that the limited gag order against Mr Trump remains in effect. The 4 March trial date in the case […]
A federal judge has reinstated a limited gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 presidential election subversion case. It prevents him from criticizing court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial. Judge Tanya Chutkan had temporarily lifted the order earlier this month so his lawyers could appeal but reinstated it on Sunday. An hour after the news emerged, Mr Trump called the judge "Trump […]
The prosecutor leading the federal election meddling case against former US President, Donald Trump has asked a judge to place him under a gag order, limiting how he can publicly comment on the case. Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing says the "narrowly tailored" order would prevent harassment of witnesses. BBC reported that Mr. Trump hit back online, accusing Smith's team of misconduct, writing: "They won't allow me to SPEAK?" According […]
