The jury for the historic trial of Donald Trump in New York has been selected, consisting of twelve members and six alternates. This means that the trial can move forward with the case on Monday, as requested by Judge Juan Merchan. However, the final phase of jury selection was disrupted by a man attempting to set himself on fire outside the courthouse, capturing the attention of media worldwide.
Donald Trump, the first former American president to face a criminal trial, is being tried for hidden payments to buy the silence of Stormy Daniels, a former porn star, just before the 2016 election he narrowly won against Hillary Clinton. Trump has protested against what he calls a “rigged trial” that prevents him from campaigning, and has criticized the judge for restrictions on his ability to make public comments.
The selection process for the jury was completed after more than 200 potential jurors were reviewed. Twelve jurors and six alternates, representing a cross-section of New York society, have been sworn in. Trump could face a prison sentence if found guilty, potentially impacting his future political aspirations. If acquitted, it would be a significant victory for him.
The charges in New York relate to falsification of accounting documents by the Trump Organization to hide payments to Stormy Daniels. Trump’s defense claims the payments were private, while prosecutors argue they were fraudulent attempts to conceal information from voters. Trump faces additional criminal trials in Washington, Georgia, and Florida on separate charges related to the 2020 election.
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