The first day of former President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial has ended, but no jurors have been selected from among the approximately 100 prospective jurors, many of whom lacked the ability to remain impartial. Not selected.
Of the 96 potential jurors convened for jury selection, more than 50 shown According to , they were forgiven because “it couldn’t be fair.” new york times.
There are 42 potential jurors as New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Marchand, Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office continue to select 12 jurors. A questionnaire was given containing the following questions.
Trump trial: Day 1 @Manhattan Alvin Bragg’s historic hush money case has been adjourned without a jury selected.
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Jurors were asked questions such as, “Have you ever attended a Donald Trump rally or campaign event?” or “Do you have any strong opinions or firm beliefs about whether former presidents should face criminal charges in state court?”
“Do you currently follow Donald Trump on social media sites, or have you ever followed him in the past?” another question was asked of jurors.
Other questions on the questionnaire for jurors to answer range from “Who is your current employer?” “What do you like to do in your free time?”
In April 2023, Mr. Bragg indicted Mr. Trump on 34 counts of first-degree falsification of business records related to payments made to adult entertainment star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump’s lawyers, who are required to attend the trial every day, requested that the former president be allowed to attend his youngest son Barron’s high school graduation ceremony on May 17th.
Machan reportedly granted the request but declined to issue a ruling, saying it depended on where he was “on time” for the trial. according to to business insider.
The trial could reportedly last six to eight weeks. CBS News.
