Donald Trump fined USD 5000 for derogatory post on campaign website

April 22, 2024 10:51 am

Published by: thefactnews

The Fact News Service

Washington, DC [US], October 21

A New York judge fined former US President Donald Trump USD 5000 after a derogatory post about the judge’s principal clerk was not removed from the 2024 candidate’s campaign website, even after receiving the judge’s order, as reported by The Hill.

However, Judge Arthur Engoron did not hold Trump in contempt of court, but he warned of violation of the gag order he imposed after Trump’s Truth Social account made the post, which could result in strict punishment, including steeper financial penalties, contempt or even sentence in jail.

“Donald Trump has received ample warning from this Court as to the possible repercussions of violating the gag order. He specifically acknowledged that he understood and would abide by it,” Engoron said.

“Accordingly, issuing yet another warning is no longer appropriate; this Court is way beyond the ‘warning’ stage,” he added.