The criminal trial of former President Donald Trump started Monday morning in Manhattan. The ex-President reiterated his criticisms that the hush-money lawsuit is nothing more than a political stunt. This is Trump’s first criminal trial, with allegations centered around falsifying records to conceal ‘hush money’ payments. The trial is projected to last between six to eight weeks, making selection of the jury a process that could extend over two weeks. For more detailed coverage of the trial, read the full article here.
Trump entered the New York state courthouse on Centre Street and paused before the media to voice his reaction to the trial. He described the case as an outrage and a case of persecution.
The trial will be overseen by Justice Juan Merchan. Notably, Trump, who is the presumptive Republican nominee, is mandated to be present during the trial, an obligation that coincides with active campaigning.
Given the high-profile nature of this trial and its implications on both the political and legal scenescape, it is sure to be closely scrutinised by professionals within law firms and corporations across the globe.
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