The first seven people were selected to serve on the jury in former President Donald Trump’s secret trial in New York on Tuesday after making it clear to both sides that they could deliver a fair and impartial verdict.
They were chosen on the second day of the trial, after prosecutors and the defense team narrowed down a pool of 96 potential jurors. At one point, state Judge Juan Merchan admonished Trump after observing him muttering something out loud in the direction of one of the jurors, who had been questioned about a social media post she made on the day Joe Biden was declared the winner. of the 2020 elections.
“I will not tolerate this,” Merchan said. “I will not allow any juror to be intimidated in this courtroom.” Trump’s lawyers ended up eliminating the woman from the jury.
The seven chosen so far were sworn in on Tuesday and instructed by Merchan to return to court on Monday.
Twelve people will serve on the jury and each side will select alternates. The trial is expected to last up to eight weeks.
Nigel Chiwaya contributed.
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