Former Pres. Trump's rhetoric could force a judge to consider the complex issue of a gag order, experts say.
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Kevin O'Brien, a former assistant U.S. attorney, said he imagines Merchan "wants to do everything to avoid a situation like that." And he gave a pointed warning to both parties to refrain from inflammatory language that could prompt violence and civil unrest, or that jeopardize the safety of any individuals.
Gag orders are considered an "extraordinary" remedy given all defendants' First Amendment rights, but it's a step taken if comments being made threaten to undermine the integrity of the trial process or potentially poison the jury pool.
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