The top judge of US District Court of Southern District of Florida has ruled that journalists covering Donald Trump’s arraignment in Miami on June 13 cannot use their phones in courtroom.
“It is ORDERED that on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, all cellular phones and/or electronic equipment are hereby prohibited for news reporters and other members of the media inside the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse in Miami,” Chief US District Judge Cecilia Altonaga ruled.
Anyone found violating the order will be punished with 30 days in jail as well as $5,000 fine.
Donald Trump is arraigned on 37 felony counts related to his mishandling of classified White House documents.
Donald Trump is expected to plead not guilty during his court appearance at the Wilkie Ferguson, Jr US Courthouse in Miami on Tuesday at 3 pm.
Donald Trump faces a max of 400 years in jail if convicted on all the charges he is facing.
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