New York Appeals Court Upholds Gag Order on Trump

An appeals court in New York has rejected former President Donald Trump's challenge to a gag order related to his criminal case involving hush money paid to a porn star. This decision ensures that Trump cannot publicly comment on individuals involved in the case until his sentencing in September.

A New York state appeals court on Thursday denied former U.S. President Donald Trump's challenge to a gag order in his criminal case related to hush money paid to a porn star. The ruling means Trump cannot publicly comment about individual prosecutors and those involved in his case.

The Appellate Division's decision upholds Justice Juan Merchan's order, which will remain effective through Trump's sentencing set for September. Trump was convicted in May.

This development marks a significant moment in the legal proceedings against the Republican presidential nominee, reinforcing the constraints on his public commentary.

(With inputs from agencies.)