"Trump's New York Hush Money Trial: Live Updates and What to Expect"

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"Trump's New York Hush Money Trial: Live Updates and What to Expect"
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Former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial is set to begin in a Manhattan courtroom, making him the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial. The case revolves around a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, with Trump facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Jury selection starts today, with more than 500 potential jurors summoned. Prosecutors allege that Trump fraudulently falsified records to conceal an agreement to influence the election, while Trump claims the prosecutions are politically motivated. The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks, and if convicted, Trump could face a maximum sentence of four years in prison.

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