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Judge issues gag order in case of Trump confidant Stone

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday issued a gag order in the criminal case of longtime Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone, barring Stone and his lawyers from making comments that could influence a jury. The charges against Stone were brought by the special counsel in the Russia probe.
By ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday issued a gag order in the criminal case of longtime Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone, barring Stone and his lawyers from making comments that could influence a jury. The charges against Stone were brought by the special counsel in the Russia probe.
U. S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the order was necessary to ensure Stone’s right to a fair trial and “to maintain the dignity and seriousness of the courthouse and these proceedings.

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