NOW: the prosecution is handing up to Judge Merchan a NEW order to show cause as to why Trump should not be held in contempt of court for his latest social media posts.
ADA Conroy to Merchan: “Since you signed the last order that we handed up on Monday, the defendant has violated the order seven more times.” ADA Conroy: “It’s ridiculous, it has to stop.”
Sanctions and threats of contempt are falling on deaf ears...If Merchan is serious with Trump then why not act on the contempt of court action today...blah blah blah..Jesus just put him in jail for 30 days...That will end the gag order violations..no phone no threatening text messages from Trump...re jurors..
@KatiePhang The prosecution is playing some serious 4D chess. Trump will now praise them on Truth later. Genius.
@KatiePhang The prosecution is asking the judge to make the defense show why trump shouldn’t be held in contempt.
@KatiePhang For the non-lawyers, an "order to show cause" means Team Trump must explain ("show cause") why he shouldn't be held in contempt for violating the gag order - Trump's lawyers will have to defend his Trump Social posts to the judge & try to say why they don't violate the gag order.
@KatiePhang I really appreciate that you have taken the time to explain this in lay terms.