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New York Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Gag Order Challenge in Hush Money Case on Thursday

Aug 1, 2024, 04:02 PM

A New York state appeals court has rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump's challenge to a gag order in his criminal case on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star. Trump had argued that his May conviction constituted a change in circumstances that warranted lifting the restrictions. The court's decision on Thursday means the limited gag order, which restricts Trump from publicly commenting on parts of the case, remains in effect. The ruling cited ongoing threats to the district attorney's staff as a significant and imminent threat.