"Michael Cohen's Potential Impact on Trump's Legal Defense"

Former lawyer Michael Cohen's evidence in Donald Trump's upcoming hush money case may prove unsettling for some jurors, with legal experts suggesting that the defense may seek jurors who view Cohen skeptically. Jury selection begins on April 15, with over 500 New Yorkers filling out questionnaires about their political beliefs before 12 are chosen, and six alternate jurors will also be selected for the case. The prosecution aims to prove that Trump paid two women not to reveal alleged affairs, while Trump denies all allegations and claims to be the target of a political witch hunt. The defense will be screening the jury to identify potential biases and remove jurors who may have read books by Cohen or Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz.