Judge imposes limited gag order in Trump civil fraud trial and orders deletion of social media post

The drama surrounding former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial continues to unfold in New York. In a recent development, a state court judge imposed a limited gag order on Trump and ordered him to delete a social media post that maligned a key court staffer. Judge Arthur Engoron made it clear that personal attacks on court personnel will not be tolerated, warning of serious sanctions for those who engage in such behavior.

The incident stemmed from a post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he criticized the involvement of a court staffer in his trial proceedings. The post, which has since been deleted, sparked closed-door discussions and led to the issuance of the gag order by Judge Engoron.

Meanwhile, the trial itself is progressing, with Letitia James, the New York attorney general, questioning an accountant in an effort to build the state’s case against Trump and his company. The lawsuit alleges that Trump and his business provided misleading and false financial statements to banks and insurers, inflating his wealth.

Despite the ongoing legal battle, Trump maintains his innocence, calling the case a “scam” and defending the legitimacy of his financial statements. The trial has also seen some back-and-forth between the defense and witnesses, with accusations of missing information and mistakes in financial documents.

As the trial continues, all eyes are on Trump, who plans to testify later in the proceedings. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for the former president, with James seeking hefty penalties and a ban on Trump doing business in New York.

The courtroom drama and legal wrangling in this case are sure to keep the public captivated as the trial unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on this high-profile legal battle.