In a recent ruling by a New York appeals court, former President Donald Trump’s gag order has been upheld, preventing him from speaking freely about his felony conviction related to a historic hush money case. Despite Trump’s efforts to lift the restrictions, the court denied his latest bid. Trump’s lawyers are also seeking the judge’s recusal from the case due to his daughter’s connections to Vice President Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan has called for the judge to turn over documents related to Harris and President Biden’s campaigns.
The gag order, imposed by Judge Juan M. Merchan, prohibits Trump from speaking about certain individuals involved in the case until his sentencing on September 18. Trump’s lawyers are aiming to have his conviction thrown out based on the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity. However, the Manhattan DA’s office and Trump’s legal team have made no comments on the recent ruling.
The ruling comes as Trump plans to appeal his conviction, which stems from falsifying records to cover up a hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Despite Trump’s denial of any wrongdoing, the trial resulted in his conviction on 34 felony counts. The case highlights Trump’s ongoing legal battles and his efforts to navigate the legal system amidst mounting challenges and scrutiny.
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