Trump gag order reinstated in Jan. 6 case

B

BidenPresident

Verified User
“The First Amendment unquestionably affords political speech robust protection,” Judge Patricia Millett wrote for the unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. “But there is another fundamental constitutional interest at stake here. The existence of a political campaign or political speech does not alter the court’s historical commitment or obligation to ensure the fair administration of justice in criminal cases.”

The ruling upholds a ban on Trump speaking about the participation of witnesses in the investigation and likely testimony.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/08/gag-order-trump-appeal-reinstated/
 
“We agree with the district court that some aspects of Mr. Trump’s public statements pose a significant and imminent threat to the fair and orderly adjudication of the ongoing criminal proceeding, warranting a speech-constraining protective order,” judge Patricia A. Millett wrote for the court.

Among the statements cited was one Trump posted on social media the day after his initial appearance in the case: “IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I’M COMING AFTER YOU!” The appeals court also noted that he attacked Chutkan as a “fraud dressed up as a judge” and “a radical Obama hack”, and that a supporter responded with a threat to kill the judge that used what appears to be a racial slur.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news...ges-republicans-trump-politics-latest-updates
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top