Court Rules Trump's Gag Order Remains In Effect After Hush Money Conviction

12 weeks ago A New York appeals court has denied Donald Trump’s bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case. The court on Thursday rejected the Republican former president’s argument that his May conviction “constitutes a change in circumstances” that warrants lifting the restrictions. A five-judge panel in the state’s mid-level appellate court ruled that the trial judge was correct in extending parts of the gag order until Trump is sentenced. The trial judge imposed the gag order in March after prosecutors raised concerns about Trump’s habit of attacking people involved in his cases. Trump has denied any wrongdoing.