Defining the News
New York – Donald Trump has asked a judge to lift the gag order imposed on him during his New York criminal trial, which saw him become the first convicted former US president, according to a filing released Tuesday .
Trump was fined $10,000 by the Manhattan court for breaking the order on 10 occasions — and threatened with jail for openly flouting the judge’s ruling. last week found Trump, who is seeking to retake the presidency in this year’s election, guilty of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal in the final stages of the 2016 presidential campaign.A letter sent by Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche to the judge on Monday asked that Merchan “terminate the gag order restricting president Trump’s extrajudicial statements.”
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Retired cop can’t stay in Taguig houseDefining the News
Read more »
DICT warns of traffic scam on social mediaDefining the News
Read more »
QC gov’t extends business hoursDefining the News
Read more »
Soil doctors teach remedies to recharge lands, boost farm productionDefining the News
Read more »
UN officials urge swift action to fight El Niño phenomenonDefining the News
Read more »
Pilmico Tarlac obtains 3 awards for environmentDefining the News
Read more »