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District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s gag order in the federal election interference case against Donald Trump has been largely upheld by the appeals court. The order continues to prohibit Trump from making public statements about potential witnesses, attorneys, and court personnel, though it has been altered to allow Trump to make attacks on special counsel Jack Smith. However, the court has indicated it is unlikely to delay Trump’s trial, which is currently set to begin on March 4, 2024.
Following an appeals court review, most of District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s gag order in the election interference case against ex-President Trump remains intact.
The order prevents Donald Trump from publicizing potential witnesses, attorneys, and court staff. However, it was revised allowing Trump to criticize special counsel Jack Smith, but not his team members.
The court’s opinion prohibits public statements about known or potential witnesses and their participation in the case, as per the opinion.
The order also restricts statements about case counsel, court and counsel staff, and their families, specifically if those statements could interfere with the case.
The appeals court indicated that it’s unlikely to delay Trump’s trial, stating that a delay would be counterproductive and burden the judicial process.
Trump’s trial is set to commence on March 4, 2024.
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