News Brief (April 3): ‘Hush Money’ Trial Judge Warns Trump He Will Lose Jury Access | AUDIO

Published on April 3, 2024

Welcome to today’s episode. We’ve got a series of impactful stories to cover, from legal battles to public health concerns. Let’s dive right in. First off, a New York Judge has issued a stern warning to former President Trump regarding his upcoming trial. Following this, in a turn of legal events, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finds himself dismissed from a lawsuit over his sending illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard. ‘Hush Money’ Trial Judge Warns Trump He Will Lose Jury Access New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan issued an order on April 1 to former President Donald Trump, expanding an existing gag order....

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