The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan held him in contempt of court and fined him $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order. Judge Juan Merchan threatened to jail Trump if he continued to criticize witnesses and jurors on social media, emphasizing the importance of upholding his orders to prevent interference in the trial process.
The gag order imposed on Trump aimed to prevent his statements from reaching witnesses, jurors, the judge's relatives, and the Manhattan district attorney. Trump violated the order on multiple occasions, prompting the judge's decision to hold him in contempt and impose fines, highlighting concerns about influencing trial proceedings.
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