"Insights into the Jury Selection for Trump's Hush-Money Trial"

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"Insights into the Jury Selection for Trump's Hush-Money Trial"
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Seven jurors have been selected for the criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump in New York City, with the judge indicating that opening arguments could begin as early as Monday. The prospective jurors were questioned on their political views, opinions about the former president, and ability to remain impartial. Trump's lawyers scrutinized their digital footprints for any signs of bias. The selected jurors include a man from Ireland, an oncology nurse, a grandfather from Puerto Rico, a middle-school teacher from Harlem, and two lawyers, highlighting the importance and challenge of picking a jury in a city where the defendant is deeply unpopular.

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