Former President Donald Trump signed documents agreeing to his conditions of release last week which include "tampering, retaliation, or intimidation."
The document, signed by the former president on August 3, warns Trump not to "intimidate or attempt to intimidate" any witness, juror, informant, or officer of the court.
The document similarly warns against "tampering" or "retaliation" involving other persons in the case. It warns obstructing a criminal case is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Trump's latest indictment charges with him multiple criminal conspiracy counts regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election leading up to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at an event at Mar-a-Lago April 4, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Alex Wong/Getty Images
There has already been a protective order request regarding Trump's posts on Truth Social about the case.
On his social media platform, the former president has called Special Counsel Jack Smith "deranged" and vowed retaliation against anyone who "comes after" him.
He's also called for a "federal takeover" of Washington D.C., for his trial to be moved out of the city, and for the recusal of the Barack Obama-appointed judge overseeing the case.
Trump argued on Monday that the protective order would violate his First Amendment rights.
ike7177 on August 8th, 2023 at 16:50 UTC »
Here is the listing of all motions ordered and filed in the case of US vs Donald Trump
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67656604/united-states-v-trump/
Squirrel_Chucks on August 8th, 2023 at 16:42 UTC »
He acknowledged his oath of office too when he took it, and yet here we are.
Nabrok_Necropants on August 8th, 2023 at 16:35 UTC »
Cool, now enforce them.