By Katelyn Polantz, Holmes Lybrand and Paulu Reid | CNNAn appeals court has largely upheld the gag order against former President Donald Trump in the federal election subversion case, saying he can be barred from talking about witnesses as well as prosecutors, the court staff and their family members. But the court said the gag order does not apply to comments made about special counsel Jack Smith, a change from the original gag order. It is still possible for Trump to seek further appeals, even at the Supreme Court, on the gag order in the 2020 election federal criminal case. The court said that such statements “pose a significant” risk that witnesses would be intimidated and “unduly influenced” in the case. The court also noted that Trump is subject to release conditions barring him from direct communication with witnesses.

Source: CNN December 08, 2023 21:12 UTC