Jury Selection Begins in Trump’s Hush Money Case
The jury selection process for the historic criminal trial involving former US President Donald Trump’s hush money case in New York City has begun. Here are the key details:
Jury Finalized
- A complete jury of 12 members, along with an alternate, was sworn in for the trial.
- The jury selection involved questioning nearly 200 potential jurors to ensure fairness and impartiality.
- State Judge Juan Merchan confirmed the finalization of the jury after the selection of 12 members.
Additional Jurors
The panel consists of seven men and five women. New jurors added to the panel include a product development manager, a physical therapist, a retired wealth manager, and a speech therapist.
Trump’s Response
Former President Trump has criticized the charges against him as “ridiculous” and “unfair.” He expressed his frustration with the trial process and the media coverage surrounding it.
Trump’s trial, related to a hush-money payment made to a porn star before the 2016 elections, marks the first instance of a former US president being a defendant in a criminal case.
