Supreme Court Upholds Judge Merchan's Gag Order on Trump Amid 34 Felony Counts in Hush Money Case

Dec 9, 2024, 04:35 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to lift a gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan on President-elect Donald Trump. This order restricts Trump from discussing individuals involved in his criminal case related to hush money payments. The Supreme Court's decision comes amid ongoing legal proceedings stemming from Trump's conviction in May on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. Additionally, Judge Tanya Chutkan has dismissed a media request for a live feed of the trial proceedings in Washington, D.C., rendering the motion moot and highlighting the challenges of public access to federal court cases.