Donald Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in New York hush money trial
India TodayThe judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial fined the former US President $9,000 on Tuesday for statements that he found violated a gag order in the case. Justice Juan Merchan's order came as Trump's trial was due to resume in New York with testimony from a banker familiar with accounts involved in the former U.S. president's alleged scheme to influence the 2016 election by covering up a sex scandal. Banker Garry Farro, who is not accused of wrongdoing, testified on Friday about financial records filed by Trump's onetime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen, who prosecutors say helped carry out the scheme. Trump is required to attend the trial and has said he could instead be campaigning ahead of his rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden in the November 5 election.