The historic trial of former US President Donald Trump in New York is set to begin with the jury selection process now complete. Twelve jurors and six alternates have been sworn in, allowing the case to proceed 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 global attention from media worldwide.
Trump is being tried for making 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 involved reviewing over 200 potential jurors before twelve jurors and six alternates were chosen, representing a cross-section of New York society. If convicted, Trump could face a prison sentence that could impact his future political aspirations. However, 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 made to Stormy Daniels. Trump’s defense claims these payments were private while prosecutors argue they were fraudulent attempts to conceal information from voters during an election campaign. Trump also faces additional criminal trials in Washington, Georgia, and Florida on separate charges related to his role in the 2020 election.
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In summary, this historic trial marks another chapter in Donald Trump’s legal battle involving allegations of financial impropriety related to his role during the 2016 presidential elections. As the case proceeds with twelve jurors chosen and six alternates sworn in, it remains unclear what outcome will result from this high-profile trial that will continue to capture global attention from media worldwide.
