New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan warned court reporters about writing “physical descriptions” of jurors in former President Donald Trump’s criminal case, according to court reporters.
Democrat Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with 34 felonies, accusing him of falsifying documents to conceal a sex scandal. The trial is the first criminal trial of a president of the United States. Trump could face jail time if convicted.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Trump’s unprecedented trial began Monday morning with jury selection. Thursday is the third day of the process, which could wrap up early next week. The judge sat seven jurors on Tuesday, but one was reportedly dismissed on Thursday. A total of 18 are required.
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