The trial of N.Y. v. Trump continues with Judge Juan Merchan imposing a gag order on Michael Cohen to stop making comments about the case and former President Trump. Cohen is expected to be a star witness for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in the case involving a payment to adult actress Stormy Daniels. Trump's legal team has appealed the gag order.
Key Points
Judge Merchan imposed a gag order on Michael Cohen in the N.Y. v. Trump trial
Cohen is expected to testify about a payment to Stormy Daniels
Trump's legal team is challenging the gag order
Pros
Judge Merchan's warning to Michael Cohen may prevent further disruptions in the trial
Trump's legal team is actively appealing the gag order
Cons
Cohen's actions on TikTok and fundraising efforts may have negatively impacted the case
The case relies on a witness with a history of bad conduct and bias