Former President Donald Trump made his first virtual appearance in Manhattan criminal court on May 23, facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, Alex Woodward reports for The Independent. Judge Juan Merchan issued a protective order preventing the former president from publicly discussing the evidence until after prosecutors share information with his legal team. The trial is scheduled to begin on March 25, 2024.
The protective order aims to prevent Trump from influencing potential jurors or targeting witnesses through the dissemination of evidence. Trump is still free to discuss the case publicly, but he risks contempt of court if he misuses any provided evidence.
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