Washington: The search for a new jury has begun in the hush money case of Donald Trump, who has once again almost confirmed his place as the Republican candidate in the US presidential elections. Let us tell you that Trump’s lawyers had accused the jury members hearing this case of bias. After this, the new jury will hear Trump’s case. Today Trump is also to be presented in Manhattan court.
The former US president’s lawyers are searching for impartial jurors to decide his fate in a historic criminal trial just months before Trump faces a potential rematch with President Joe Biden. However, seven jurors have already been selected after two days of questioning by prosecutors and Trump’s lawyers. New Yorkers have been tasked with finding those who can be impartial for Republican presidential candidate Trump in Manhattan, where businessman-turned-politician Trump made his name in the world decades ago.
How Trump got stuck with porn stars
It is alleged that Donald Trump had given some secret money to porn star Stormy Daniels. He is facing trial in 34 serious cases of allegedly falsifying records to hide this. Although he has declared himself innocent. The hush money trial started on Monday. The jurors selected so far include a nurse, a software engineer and two corporate lawyers. The judge has said the identities of the 12 jurors and six alternates will remain anonymous, except for Trump, his lawyers and prosecutors.
Difficulties may increase if found guilty
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, even if Trump is convicted in this case, he will not be stopped from contesting the presidential election. But half of independent voters and one in four Republicans say they would not vote for him if he were convicted. In such a situation, Trump’s problems may increase. The survey also found that 64% of registered voters thought the allegations of secret funding were at least “somewhat serious”. The trial against Trump is expected to last six to eight weeks. It is believed that Trump could potentially be convicted and sentenced before the election.
What is the allegation against Trump?
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has alleged that Trump paid porn star Daniels a $130,000 hush money to keep quiet about a 2006 encounter with him. He has been accused of hiding it illegally. However, Trump has denied having an affair with Daniels aka Stephanie Clifford. At least 50 jury candidates hearing the case were quickly dismissed after saying they could not be impartial toward Trump. (Reuters)
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