The first seven people were selected for former President Donald Trump’s jury hush money trial in New York on Tuesday after declaring that they would be able to provide a fair and impartial verdict for both parties.
They were selected on the second day of the trial after the prosecutors and defense team calmed down A pool of 96 potential jurors. State at once Judge Juan Merchan After observing Trump, he warned him to mutter something loudly According to one of the jurors asked about Joe Biden’s social media post the day he was declared the winner of the 2020 election.
“I won’t stand for it,” said Merchan. “I will not intimidate any jurors in this courtroom.” Trump’s lawyers eventually removed the woman from the jury.
The seven elected so far were sworn in on Tuesday and directed by Merchan to return to court on Monday.
Twelve people will sit on the jury and each side will choose alternatives. The trial is expected to last up to eight weeks.
To Nigel Chiva contributed.