Donald Trump threatened with jail after contempt of court fine | BBC News

Donald Trump has been fined $9,000 for violating the court’s gag order imposed to stop him attacking jurors and potential witnesses in his hush-money trial. Judge Merchan ruled against Trump on 9 out of 10 contempt charges and imposed a financial penalty of $1,000 (£799) per violation. The Judge added that if Mr Trump continues to flout the court’s prohibitions on attacking witnesses, potential witnesses, jurors, and court staff - he could face time in jail. In his trial, Trump is accused of trying to cover up a $130,000 (£104,500) payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before he won the 2016 election, which prosecutors say was election interference Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #DonaldTrump #NewYork #BBCNews