Judge threatens Trump with jail time
The judge in the hush money trial of Donald Trump has found the former president in contempt again for violating A gag order, warning him that the next infraction will be punished with more than a fine. Judge Marshawn fined Trump an additional $1000 for violating his gag order for 1/10 time. The judge said that he will impose a jail sentence if necessary should Trump violate the order once again, day 12 of the trial will continue and include more witness testimony, but the identity of the witness has been withheld to prevent Trump from posting about them on social media. The former president is accused of falsifying internal business records to cover up hush money payments, including money for an extramarital affair, with adult film star Stormy Daniels recording them instead as legal expenses.