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Trump trial live: Opening arguments to start in New York hush-money case - BBC News Trump trial live: Opening arguments to start in New York hush-money case - BBC News
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Here's where things stand going into day five: Phil McCausland
A full jury has been confirmed - that’s 12 people. And another six people were selected as alternates. They're on standby in case a juror is sick or dismissed for any reason Reporting from outside court
The selection process proved tricky with many potential jurors dismissed because they did not think they could be impartial Hello from lower Manhattan. I have joined dozens of other journalists in a line to enter the courtroom for the opening arguments of Trump’s hush-money trial.
One juror who was confirmed and then dismissed said she was worried about her privacy, after friends and family were able to work out she had been selected from details they heard in the media Media from across the US and globe have cameras setup on the street next to us, but it is otherwise fairly quiet here outside the courthouse - moments after sunrise.
There have also been courtroom arguments about Trump's gag order - which is designed to stop him attacking those involved in the case and which prosecutors say he has broken 10 times We’re expecting a shorter day here due to Passover. Court is scheduled to end around 14:00 local time (19:00 BST).
A man has died after setting himself on fire outside the courthouse. Maxwell Azzarello, 37, doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets into the air Even though the day will end early, Judge Merchan and prosecutors have suggested it could be a big day. If there is time after opening statements, we may hear from the first witness in the case, which will reportedly be ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker - who you can read about below.
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