The judge who presided over the civil lawsuit filed against former President Donald Trump for corporate fraud in New York is scheduled to leave his office this Friday. “Hundreds” of threats or signs of harassment during the process in the form of calls, voicemails, emails, and packages.
Judge, Arthur EngoronHe revealed this in a document published on the court platform today, in which he discusses Trump’s reasons for extending the “silence order” he imposed on himself at the beginning of the hearing to his lawyers to prevent him from making public comments about the staff. of the court.
Engoron imposed this order on Trump October 3After the judge published his personal attack on his secretary on social networks at the beginning of the trial, today he ordered that this attack be applied to both of his lawyers. was inappropriate during the session.
In his new setup, Engoron said secretaries were officials hired specifically to assist him and worked as he prescribed. To provide opinions, legal information and answer your questions, He pointed out that the defendants did not have the right to know their confidential communications.
He later rejected Trump’s lawyers’ free speech arguments for court staff, saying his decision “protect securityWe will not tolerate “statements” from these individuals that could contribute to tense political discourse and violence.
“The defendants’ and their attorneys’ right to comment on my staff violates their First Amendment rights, protect them from threats and physical harm“added.
The judge has so far reprimanded Trump for violating the order and given him two penalties. Fines of $5,000 and $10,000, I warn you that there may be more serious consequences, including prison time.
During the hearing, which will last until December, many allegations of unlawfulness emerged. Trump OrganizationIn a documentary tampering, the judge summarily declared Trump, his two sons and two former executives responsible for the ongoing fraud before initiating the process.
Trump is expected to appear as a witness next Monday. Prosecutor’s Officeafter your kids do this Donald Jr. and Eric, was also accused. The judge said her other daughter, Ivanka Trump, who was not charged, would also testify that week.