A New York judge on Monday has restricted what evidence former President Donald Trump can publicly disclose about a criminal case against him.
Trump was indicted in March with 34 felony counts (pdf) of falsifying business records, to which he pleaded not guilty in April. The case—the first time a former president has been charged with a crime—was brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Acting New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan ordered Monday that Trump can’t publicly release details about witnesses or other evidence obtained by the prosecution before the case goes to trial.
Trump cannot provide such information to any third party or to “any news or social media platforms … without prior approval from the court,” the order reads….