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"Trump Trial: Final Alternate Jurors Chosen, Live Updates on Hush Money Trial"
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"Trump Hush Money Trial: Explosive Developments and Courtroom Drama"
Jury selection for the criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump concluded with 12 jurors and six alternates being empaneled, while a man set himself on fire in a park across the street from the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. The trial, stemming from a hush-money payment made during the 2016 presidential campaign, is expected to begin opening statements next week. The man who set himself on fire was critically injured and transported to a hospital. Additionally, potential jurors opened up about their lives in court, with some becoming emotional, and a Sandoval hearing is scheduled to determine the questions prosecutors can ask Trump if he chooses to testify.
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Judge Denies Trump Co-Defendants' Bid to Dismiss Obstruction Charges in Classified Documents Case
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A federal judge denied efforts by Donald Trump's co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, to dismiss obstruction charges they faced in the classified documents case, allowing the charges to proceed to trial. The judge also has yet to decide on several motions by Trump to dismiss charges against him. Nauta, Trump's personal valet, is accused of assisting in hiding classified documents, while De Oliveira, a property manager at Mar-a-Lago, faces charges related to moving boxes of documents. The judge rejected their claims that the charges were legally flawed and denied their requests for more information from prosecutors.
"Developments in Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial: Jury Selection, Dismissed Jurors, and Subpoena Drama"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
The jury selection for Donald Trump's hush money trial is underway, with 12 jurors and one alternate now seated. Both sides have used all their peremptory strikes, and a potential juror with critical social media posts about Trump has been dismissed for cause. Two new jurors have been selected, bringing the total to 10. The trial continues with ongoing scrutiny of potential jurors' past social media posts and their ability to be fair and impartial.
"Dismissed Jurors and Stormy Daniels: Updates from Trump Hush Money Trial"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Two jurors have been dismissed from Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York due to concerns about impartiality and privacy. The court struggled with finding impartial jurors as one expressed concerns about personal details being disclosed and the other was late and possibly untruthful about his criminal history. The trial continues with five remaining jurors out of the required 12, with jury selection ongoing and opening arguments expected to start soon.
"Trump Trial: Jury Concerns and Media Restrictions Dominate Live Updates"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial accused him of violating the gag order seven more times on social media, prompting a hearing on the alleged violations next week. One juror was excused due to concerns about her identity being made public, leaving six jurors and six alternates to be selected. Despite the setback, the trial is proceeding at a faster pace than expected, with opening arguments potentially starting by Monday. Trump has criticized the trial as a political "witch hunt" and used the media attention to spread campaign messages and attack his political foes.
"Trump's Hush Money Trial: Jury Selection Resumes with Lawyers on the Jury"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Jury selection for the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York has progressed quickly, with seven jurors selected so far from a pool of 96. The trial is expected to last at least six weeks, with opening statements potentially beginning on Monday. Both sides are carefully questioning potential jurors, and the judge has emphasized the importance of fairness and impartiality. Trump's attorneys have also been scrutinizing jurors' opinions and social media history. Additionally, there have been instances of tension in the courtroom, including a judge reprimanding Trump for muttering and gesturing toward a juror being questioned.
"Insight into Jury Selection and Legal Battles in Trump's Hush Money Trial"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
CNN's Laura Coates explores the potential for an unfair "sleeper" juror to infiltrate the Trump jury selection process and its implications for the trial, prompting legal experts to weigh in on the matter.
"Insights from Trump's Hush Money Trial Jury Selection and Social Media Sparring"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Seven jurors were selected on the second day of jury selection for former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, with the process revealing the challenges of picking an impartial jury. Trump's lawyers scrutinized prospective jurors' social media posts for anti-Trump bias, prompting Judge Juan Merchan to admonish Trump for conduct toward a juror. The jury panel consists of four men and three women, with jury selection set to resume on Thursday. Both sides are using preemptory challenges to dismiss jurors, and the judge is aiming to conclude jury selection this week.
"Trump Faces Criminal Trial in New York for Hush Money"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Former President Donald Trump is present at his New York hush money criminal trial as jury selection continues. Prospective jurors express varying opinions on Trump, with some acknowledging his candor and others expressing frustration with his behavior. Trump's legal team requests more time to go over juror strikes, leading to a delay in the process. The trial is set to resume at 2:15 p.m. ET.
"Trump Faces Contempt Motion and Jury Selection in Hush Money Trial"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Jury selection continues in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, with potential jurors facing questioning from the judge and lawyers. Trump is present in the courtroom as the process unfolds, and no jurors have been selected yet. The trial involves 34 counts of falsifying business records in Trump's reimbursement of lawyer Michael Cohen for hush money paid to Stormy Daniels, who alleged a past sexual encounter with Trump.
"Karen Read Trial: Jury Selection and Case Overview"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Turn to 10
Jury selection begins for Karen Read's trial, where she is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. The judge has ordered a 200-foot buffer zone around the courthouse, prohibiting demonstrators from using megaphones or wearing related clothing or buttons. Read has pleaded not guilty, claiming she's being framed as part of a police cover-up, and the case has drawn significant attention and controversy.