With a jury of 12 now seated, we are just days away from opening statements in the trial of Donald Trump, a key moment in what is already a landmark case.
After some early drama, resulting in the dismissal of two previously seated jurors, Justice Juan Merchan swore in 12 Manhattanites today, completing the panel that will be asked to render a verdict in the first criminal trial of a former American president.
“We have our jury,” said the judge at 4:35 p.m.
Merchan has signaled that he wants lawyers for both sides to prepare their opening...
Continue reading...After some early drama, resulting in the dismissal of two previously seated jurors, Justice Juan Merchan swore in 12 Manhattanites today, completing the panel that will be asked to render a verdict in the first criminal trial of a former American president.
“We have our jury,” said the judge at 4:35 p.m.
Merchan has signaled that he wants lawyers for both sides to prepare their opening...