Jammu, March 30 -- In a sign of intensifying pre-trial tensions, prosecutors have sought sanctions against Donald Trump alleging violation of a gag order through a recent social media post targeting the judge's daughter. According to court documents, Manhattan DA's office has asked the court to warn Trump against further "contumacious" behaviour and direct him to immediately refrain from such remarks.

The request comes amid Trump's upcoming criminal trial next month related to hush payments made in the run-up to 2016 elections. As the proceedings gather steam, prosecutors aim to enforce the existing gag order barring public commentary about trial participants and investigation. However, Trump has pushed back claiming inability to receive...