Donald Trump's hush money trial opening statements set for Monday
Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom with attorneys Todd Blanche and Emil Bove.
A jury is scheduled to listen to opening statements on Monday (April 22), regarding whether Donald Trump falsified bank records as part of his attempt to conceal an alleged affair from voters during the 2016 election.
Donald Trump’s historic trial began this week with a prompt but emotional jury selection.
Several prospective jurors became emotional as they considered whether they could handle the trial of a former president, particularly one renowned for his criticism of the US justice system and currently the presumed Republican nominee in the upcoming presidential election.
New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan expressed gratitude to participants for their bravery as several shared painful details of their pasts in front of reporters during the jury screening process.
He also admired others for their integrity in saying that Trump’s rhetoric would make it hard for them to judge Trump fairly.
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Assistant District Attorney Joshua Steinglass informed potential jurors that the prosecution intended to reveal not only bank fraud but also a conspiracy to engage in election fraud and mislead the American voters.
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Trump evaded campaign finance regulations by channeling a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels through Michael Cohen, his attorney and confidant, subsequently falsely claiming that the funds allocated for reimbursing Cohen were for legal services.
Cohen has admittedhelied to Congress as well as federal tax and election officials.
On Friday (April 19), before leaving court the jurors were asked not to read, listen to or watch anything about the case, or discuss it with anyone.
Trump is the first-ever former US president to go on trial for criminal charges.
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However, the former president has pleaded not guilty to the 34-count indictment, brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat.
(With inputs from agencies)