Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes.

The judge presiding over the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York found him in contempt of court on Tuesday for breaching a gag order that restricts his comments about individuals involved in the case. The judge, Juan Merchan, cautioned Trump that further violations could result in imprisonment.

Judge Merchan stated that Trump had violated the order on nine occasions…