Federal judge just slapped gag order on Roger Stone and his attorneys
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Since Trump adviser and very strange person Roger Stone was arrested and charged with seven counts of perjury and obstruction in connection with the Robert Mueller investigation of Donald Trump, he’s been doing a lot of what he’s always done—being aFederal judge just slapped gag order on Roger Stone and his attorneys
Since Trump adviser and very strange person Roger Stone was arrested and charged with seven counts of perjury and obstruction in connection with the Robert Mueller investigation of Donald Trump, he’s been doing a lot of what he’s always done—being an abrasive jerk and a nuisance. On Friday, possibly to save America from hearing from Stone over the Presidents Day weekend, Judge Amy Berman Jackson slapped a gag order on Stone and his legal team, saying that there was a very real chance that Stone and his team could make statements that could result in “a substantial likelihood of material prejudice to this case.” Judge Jackson highlighted the need for all parties to stop making statements and holding press conferences in and around the courthouse, saying that she worried about “public statements made in the District of Columbia, directed at individuals who may be members of the venire from which the jury will be drawn.” According to CNN senior justice correspondent Evan Pérez, Stone can continue blathering away outside of D.C. xJudge says her order is âÂÂnarrowly tailoredâ to not affect jury selection, meaning Roger StoneâÂÂs media tour is not entirely grounded. Judge says sheâÂÂs not putting any additional restrictions on StoneâÂÂs public statements & appearances for now. Order also applies to witnesses tooâ Evan Pérez (@evanperez) February 15, 2019 I wonder how long he can stay away from those microphones and cameras in front of the courthouse, which he loves so very much. Read more