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another juror is excused
juror 4 was excused, meaning two jurors were excused today.
the jury was dismissed After prosecutors expressed concerns Regarding the accuracy of his answer. Judge Marchan Said:
He doesn't need to come back and shouldn't come back on Monday morning.
The man was summoned to court again today for questioning after prosecutors said they had discovered an article about a man with the same name who was arrested in the 1990s for tearing down political posters.
Prosecutors also revealed that the man's wife was involved in the corruption investigation and may have been cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney's office, which is prosecuting Trump's case.
There are currently five remaining jurors seated.
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Donald Trump's lawyer Susan Necheres is moving to sue a potential juror because a woman stayed at his home overnight 15 years ago.
After quickly leaving the bench, Judge Juan Melchan returned and said:
According to the trial pool report, “We started the day with seven people, but unfortunately we were down to five.''
Lawyers also plan to challenge “for cause” several of the 18 potential jurors who were previously questioned.
Judge Juan Mercian sworn in another group of potential jurors and directed them to appear in court at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
According to a trial pool report, Machan apologized to the group for having to wait all day without anything happening.
Donald Trump's attorney Susan Necheres questioned potential jurors about her thoughts on the former president, according to a trial group report.
“I don't have a strong opinion, but I don't like his personality.'' The prospective juror said, “The way he presents himself in public,'' and “I don't like some of his colleagues.'' “There are some people, but I'm not trying to interfere with their work,” he added. The jury responded with laughter.
The potential juror added: “He seems very selfish and selfish…I don't get much credit for that from any public official.”
“From what you're saying, it sounds like you don't like him,” Necheres said, to which the potential juror responded, “That's correct.”
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Potential jurors in construction said they were impressed by: Donald Trump. He said:
He was our president. It's pretty amazing. He was a New York businessman. He carved out his own path. He kind of made history…I'm impressed by that.
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Another potential juror let out a long sigh when asked if he had any strong opinions. Donald Trump. she said:
I have an opinion. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and New York and have spent my life learning about Donald Trump. I once saw him and Marla Maples shopping for baby supplies at ABC Homes. I had a cousin who lived in Trump Tower.
She said she had heard positive things about President Trump, but then said:
The way I feel about him as president is different.
Another juror said he didn't have a strong opinion of Trump, but didn't like his personality.
He is very selfish and selfish. No civil servant would appreciate such a thing.
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Juror said son works Hakeem Jeffries The Democratic leader in the House said the matter would not affect her ability to be impartial.
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Susan Necheres Trump's lawyers are currently questioning the jury. She began by previewing how aggressively Trump's team intends to attack the credibility of witnesses.
She asked prospective jurors whether they had any problem taking into account people who may be biased against Mr. Trump. she says:
Maybe someone who says they want revenge against President Trump should be evaluated from that perspective, right?
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prosecutor Joshua Steinglass Already preparing for the difficulty of believing potential jurors michael coen Who is likely to be a strong witness in this case?
“Some of the witnesses were carrying what appeared to be luggage,” Steinglass said, adding that some of the witnesses have publicly said they did not do what they are accused of in the case. He pointed out that there are some.
One juror said there was nothing wrong with keeping an open mind. Another said: “I'm going to listen to everything and see if it's convincing.”
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prosecutor Joshua Steinglass has begun directly questioning some of the remaining potential jurors.
He is asking jurors whether they can apply the logic and legal reasoning necessary to find Trump guilty. he says:
The number one quality we look for in jurors and jurors is common sense.
The 18 potential jurors returned to the courtroom after their lunch break.
Jurors will now be questioned for about 30 minutes each by Donald Trump's lawyers and prosecutors.
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Summarize this content to 100 words another juror is excusedjuror 4 was excused, meaning two jurors were excused today.the jury was dismissed After prosecutors expressed concerns Regarding the accuracy of his answer. Judge Marchan Said:
He doesn't need to come back and shouldn't come back on Monday morning.
The man was summoned to court again today for questioning after prosecutors said they had discovered an article about a man with the same name who was arrested in the 1990s for tearing down political posters.Prosecutors also revealed that the man's wife was involved in the corruption investigation and may have been cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney's office, which is prosecuting Trump's case.There are currently five remaining jurors seated.shareUpdate date and time 18:30 Central European Timeimportant eventsShow only major eventsPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureSam LevinDonald Trump's lawyer Susan Necheres is moving to sue a potential juror because a woman stayed at his home overnight 15 years ago.shareAfter quickly leaving the bench, Judge Juan Melchan returned and said:
According to the trial pool report, “We started the day with seven people, but unfortunately we were down to five.''
Lawyers also plan to challenge “for cause” several of the 18 potential jurors who were previously questioned.shareJudge Juan Mercian sworn in another group of potential jurors and directed them to appear in court at 11:30 a.m. Friday.According to a trial pool report, Machan apologized to the group for having to wait all day without anything happening.shareDonald Trump's attorney Susan Necheres questioned potential jurors about her thoughts on the former president, according to a trial group report. “I don't have a strong opinion, but I don't like his personality.'' The prospective juror said, “The way he presents himself in public,'' and “I don't like some of his colleagues.'' “There are some people, but I'm not trying to interfere with their work,” he added. The jury responded with laughter.The potential juror added: “He seems very selfish and selfish…I don't get much credit for that from any public official.””From what you're saying, it sounds like you don't like him,” Necheres said, to which the potential juror responded, “That's correct.”shareSam LevinPotential jurors in construction said they were impressed by: Donald Trump. He said:
He was our president. It's pretty amazing. He was a New York businessman. He carved out his own path. He kind of made history…I'm impressed by that.
shareSam LevinAnother potential juror let out a long sigh when asked if he had any strong opinions. Donald Trump. she said:
I have an opinion. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and New York and have spent my life learning about Donald Trump. I once saw him and Marla Maples shopping for baby supplies at ABC Homes. I had a cousin who lived in Trump Tower.
She said she had heard positive things about President Trump, but then said:
The way I feel about him as president is different.
Another juror said he didn't have a strong opinion of Trump, but didn't like his personality.
He is very selfish and selfish. No civil servant would appreciate such a thing.
shareSam LevinJuror said son works Hakeem Jeffries The Democratic leader in the House said the matter would not affect her ability to be impartial.shareSam LevinSusan Necheres Trump's lawyers are currently questioning the jury. She began by previewing how aggressively Trump's team intends to attack the credibility of witnesses.She asked prospective jurors whether they had any problem taking into account people who may be biased against Mr. Trump. she says:
Maybe someone who says they want revenge against President Trump should be evaluated from that perspective, right?
shareSam Levinprosecutor Joshua Steinglass Already preparing for the difficulty of believing potential jurors michael coen Who is likely to be a strong witness in this case?”Some of the witnesses were carrying what appeared to be luggage,” Steinglass said, adding that some of the witnesses have publicly said they did not do what they are accused of in the case. He pointed out that there are some.One juror said there was nothing wrong with keeping an open mind. Another said: “I'm going to listen to everything and see if it's convincing.”shareSam Levinprosecutor Joshua Steinglass has begun directly questioning some of the remaining potential jurors.He is asking jurors whether they can apply the logic and legal reasoning necessary to find Trump guilty. he says:
The number one quality we look for in jurors and jurors is common sense.
shareThe 18 potential jurors returned to the courtroom after their lunch break.Jurors will now be questioned for about 30 minutes each by Donald Trump's lawyers and prosecutors.shareUpdate date and time 20:50 Central European TimeRFK Jr., a self-proclaimed independent politician, has become known as a conspiracy theorist, questioning theories surrounding vaccines, Sandy Hook, and 9/11.He also expresses it like this Racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobic sentiments In the past.Following news that some members of his family are supporting his opponent, Mr Biden, in the 2024 presidential election, he told X: “Today I hear that some of my family members support President Biden. I'm glad they're politically active. It's a family tradition.”We are divided in our opinions, but we are united in our love for each other. I think this is a possibility in America as well. Can we disagree without hating the other person? I Can we restore civility and respect to public debate? I think we can.”Today I hear that several members of my family will support President Biden. I'm glad they're politically active. It's a family tradition. We are divided in opinion, but united in our love for each other. I think this is a possibility in America as well. Can you agree without agreeing?— Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (@RobertKennedyJr) April 18, 2024
shareKennedy family supports BidenSeveral members of the Kennedy family joined Mr. Biden on the campaign trail in Philadelphia today to express their fervent support for the current president, as well as members of his own family, Robert Francis Kennedy, who is also running for the nation's highest office. publicly rejected Mr. Junior.Kerry Kennedy, RFK Jr.'s sister and daughter of the late RFK Sr., took to the stage to represent her family and gave Biden her “unwavering support.”She called Biden her hero, saying, “Joe Biden always jumps into the fire so we don't have to.”shareCameras are not allowed in Manhattan courtrooms. donald trumpDespite the hush money trial, courtroom sketch artists continue to work.April 18, 2024, in Manhattan State Court in New York City, criminal trial on charges of falsifying business records to conceal funds paid to hush porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016 Donald Trump sits next to his attorneys Emil Bove and Susan Necheres during jury selection. . Photo: Jane Rosenberg/ReutersCourtroom sketch of Donald Trump at Manhattan State Court on April 18, 2024 in New York City. Photo: Jane Rosenberg/Reutersshare
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