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In reply to the discussion: So they want to find Trump $1000 for gag order violations? [View all]bearsfootball516
(6,377 posts)10. It's the max allowed.
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Believe it or not, the DA and the judge know more about these situations are handled than anyone here on DU
onenote
Apr 23
#25
Maybe they needed to do that as a first offense so they can put him in jail next time
Walleye
Apr 23
#11
Different rules for civil trials than criminal trials. No limit on penalty in former.
onenote
Apr 23
#30
Are you suggesting that if it was anyone else the judge would ignore the law and impose a penalty that goes beyond what
onenote
Apr 23
#32
I doubt the law is going to be changed, and certainly not while this trial is ongoing.
onenote
Apr 23
#33
The prosecutors allege 10 separate violations and are seeking the maximum $1000 fine for each violation
onenote
Apr 23
#34
You were right about the individual fines. Turns out it was ten $1000 fines the prosecutors asked for. nt
sl8
Apr 23
#41
There seems to be confusion over the way NY law treats contempt. This article will help clear things up.
onenote
Apr 23
#38