Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Tuesday he wants the “maximum fine” for former president Donald Trump for social media posts they allege violate his gag order in his hush money criminal case.
Prosecutors filed a brief on Tuesday arguing Trump should be held in contempt for violating his gag order, which was imposed in March by Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the case.
According to the brief documents, prosecutors are seeking the maximum financial sanction for a violation, which is $1,000 for each post that violates the gag order.
Prosecutors also suggested that he face 30 days in jail for subsequent violations.
This is a developing news story and will be updated with more information.
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