The latest development in the ongoing legal saga involving former President Donald Trump comes from a retired judge, who has hinted at the possibility of Trump facing jail time.
What Happened: Retired California Superior Court Judge, LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, made these remarks during a CNN interview, first noted on Raw Story. She was commenting on Trump’s recent actions of targeting the family of the judge overseeing his criminal case, including sharing pictures of the judge’s daughter.
“Trump, like a child, needs to be told what he can’t do, no matter how obvious it is, such as not threatening people, judges, or their family members,” Cordell stated.
She proposed that Judge Merchan should extend the gag order to cover himself, his family, D.A. Alvin Bragg, and his family. Cordell expressed her bewilderment as to why judges do not include themselves and their families in these gag orders, especially considering the death threats they have received due to Trump’s comments.
When questioned about the potential repercussions if Trump violates the gag order, Cordell replied, “bring your toothbrush, Donald Trump, because you’re going to sit in a jail cell for a while.” She stressed the importance of immediate consequences when a court order is breached.
Why It Matters: Trump’s legal troubles have been escalating, with a dispute over the scope of a gag order in the lead-up to his hush money trial. He has been violating these gag orders, leading to calls for stricter enforcement and tightening of bail conditions.
His attacks on the judge Merchan’s daughter have added fuel to the fire, making the situation more volatile.
Photo: Donald Trump illustration was generated using artificial intelligence via MidJourney.
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