gag order

Definition of gag order

: a judicial ruling barring public disclosure or discussion (as by the press) of information related to a case broadly : a similar nonjudicial prohibition against the release of confidential information or against public discussion of a sensitive matter

Examples of gag order in a Sentence

The judge has issued a gag order.

Recent Examples on the Web Kemp had issued a gag order in the case to ensure a fair trial. — Tom Steele, Dallas News, "Contempt charge dropped against Dallas County DA John Creuzot over Amber Guyger interview," 6 Jan. 2020 Sport has issued a gag order in the case, prohibiting lawyers from speaking to the press. — Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, "Investigator says teen admitted shooting Lowndes County Sheriff ‘Big John’ Williams," 6 Jan. 2020 Scheinblum argued that a judge should have the option to impose a gag order after reviewing all other options. — Dave Altimari, courant.com, "Supreme Court justices raise questions about gag order in Fotis Dulos case during emergency hearing," 12 Dec. 2019 Following the prosecutor's sensational press conference, the court imposed a gag order. — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, "The case against Brooke Skylar Richardson," 28 Sep. 2019 Trina also imposed a gag order preventing attorneys from discussing the case with reporters. — NBC News, "'Ghost Ship' warehouse fire trial verdict: One man acquitted of manslaughter, hung jury for second man," 5 Sep. 2019 Deputy District Attorney Matthew Torbenson requested the gag order last week after a reporter for NBC News contacted him requesting an interview. — NBC News, "Wisconsin hospital pledges 'honest and transparent' probe of its handling of child abuse cases," 28 Jan. 2020 In a court filing, Wice and Wilson wrote that Kemp’s gag order didn’t prohibit all public statements — just those that the person making the statement knew could affect the outcome of the trial. — Tom Steele, Dallas News, "Contempt charge dropped against Dallas County DA John Creuzot over Amber Guyger interview," 6 Jan. 2020 Sowers continued: The gag order went well beyond Boeing. — Howard Bloom, Quartz, "The best way to make a profit as an aerospace company is to fail," 13 Jan. 2020

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