Judge in Former President Trump's Civil Fraud Trial Faces Mounting Threats, Urgent Security Measures Implemented

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Politics
25/11/2023 20h22

In a recent court filing, it was revealed that the judge presiding over former President Trump's civil fraud trial has been subjected to hundreds of threats. The threats, consisting of harassing phone calls, voicemail messages, and emails, have prompted the need for heightened security measures to ensure the safety of the judge and his staff.

Charles Hollon, a New York court officer-captain assigned to the Judicial Threats Assessment Unit, expressed concern over the daily barrage of threats faced by the judge and his team. The situation has compelled the unit to constantly reassess and evaluate security protocols to protect those involved in the trial.

The filing, made by an attorney from the Office of Court Administration, argued against Trump's request to lift the gag orders placed upon him during the civil fraud trial. The attorney cited the influx of threatening, harassing, disparaging, and antisemitic messages received by the court and a law clerk for Engoron, the judge presiding over the trial. These messages, warranting the limited gag orders, have raised concerns regarding the safety and well-being of those involved.

Earlier this month, the New York Appellate Division lifted the gag orders against Trump. These orders were initially imposed after Trump launched verbal attacks on a law clerk for Engoron, falsely claiming her association with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and sharing personal identifying information about her.

Subsequent to the lifting of the gag orders, Trump resumed his attacks on Judge Arthur Engoron and his clerk on his new social media platform, Truth Social. Trump claimed that Engoron had been overturned by the New York State Appellate Division four times in the same case, referring to the previous judgments as "ridiculous" and "unconstitutional."

The escalating threats faced by Judge Engoron and his staff have raised concerns about the safety and security of all involved in the proceedings. The court system is now grappling with the challenge of striking a balance between free speech and protecting the judiciary's integrity.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the court will address these threats and ensure a fair and secure trial for all parties involved.

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