"So you reckon they can put a gag order on that easy?" Just as a...

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    "So you reckon they can put a gag order on that easy?"

    Just as a bit of a follow up, this is what the judge said in regards to a gag order.
    So it appears he can if he wants , but not for now.
    The whole summary is a reasonably unbiased read of the proceedings.

    https://www.lawfareblog.com/arraignment-donald-j-trump-detailed-summary

    "In reply, Judge Merchan acknowledges that Trump “does have rights.” But, he says, “I don’t believe the People are asking the Court to impose any kind of gag order.” When Blanche agrees that is correct, Judge Merchan continues: “Certainly, the Court would not impose a gag order at this time even if it were requested.” He observes that such restraints “are the most serious and . . . intolerable on First Amendment rights,” which applies “doubly” to Trump because he is a candidate for the presidency of the United States. Still, Judge Merchan says that he doesn’t share Blanche’s view “that certain language and certain rhetoric is just by frustration.” So though Judge Merchan won’t enter a gag order, he “would encourage counsel on both sides to speak to their witnesses and the defendant” and “remind them” to “please refrain from making comments or engaging in conduct that has the potential to incite violence, create civil unrest, or jeopardize the safety or well-being of any individuals.” Additionally, “please do not engage in words or conduct which jeopardizes the rule of law, particularly as it applies to these proceedings in this courtroom.” If this request isn’t taken seriously, Judge Merchan warns that he would “have to take a closer look” at the option of issuing an order to restrict such speech.

    So if trump can keep it civil, he can say what he wants.
    Not sure if attacking the judge, prosecutor and families was a good start in his speech yesterday
    I am sure it would be another legal circus if a gag order was applied.
 
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