Infamous Racist Loses Yet Another Gag Order Appeal

The Associated Press reports:

A New York appeals court on Thursday denied Donald Trump’s bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case, rejecting the Republican president’s argument that his May conviction “constitutes a change in circumstances” that warrants lifting the restrictions.

A five-judge panel in the state’s mid-level appellate court ruled that the trial judge, Juan M. Merchan, was correct in extending parts of the gag order until Trump is sentenced, writing that “the fair administration of justice necessarily includes sentencing.”

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BREAKING: A New York appeals court leaves Donald Trump’s gag order in place, rejecting a call to end restrictions after his hush money conviction. https://t.co/hfj7tAdzFi

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 1, 2024