Judge Allows Trump To Attend Son Barron’s Graduation Ceremony

Former President Donald Trump has been granted permission by New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to attend his son Barron's high school graduation on May 17. This decision was made amid Trump's ongoing criminal hush-money trial, where the judge determined that the former president's attendance at the family event would not disrupt the trial proceedings. Despite earlier claims from Trump suggesting he was prohibited from attending the ceremony, the judge's ruling has clarified that the court will not convene on that day, allowing Trump to be present for his son's milestone.

The trial, which centers on allegations that Trump falsified business records related to payments made to Stephanie Clifford, has also seen Trump fined for violations of a gag order. Judge Merchan fined Trump $9,000 for nine instances of contempt for disregarding the order that prohibits public commentary about potential witnesses and others involved in the trial. Despite this, the judge's decision to permit Trump to attend his son's graduation indicates an acknowledgment of personal commitments during legal proceedings.

Trump's legal team has also requested that the trial not be scheduled on June 3 to accommodate the graduation of an attorney's son. The former president, who faces 34 felony counts, has not publicly commented on the recent ruling regarding his attendance at his son's graduation. The trial is set to continue, with the prosecution presenting evidence and witness testimony.