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    The Latest | A second seat juror is dismissed from Trump's hush money trial

    by Via AP news wire Apr 18, 2024 7 minutes
    Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

    Jury selection in Donald Trump ’s hush money case encountered new setbacks Thursday as a previously seated juror was excused after backtracking on whether she felt she could be impartial and fair. The status of a second sworn-in juror was also in limbo over concerns that some of his previous answers to questions were not accurate.

    Seven jurors were sworn in on Tuesday, but with the excusal of at least one lawyers now need to pick 12 others to serve on the panel that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former U.S. president.

    Prosecutors on Thursday also asked Judge Juan M. Merchan to sanction Trump over seven more social media posts they say violate a gag order that bars Trump from attacking witnesses.

    The prosecution on Monday sought a $3,000 fine against Trump over three Truth Social posts.

    Questioning of a second wave of prospective jurors began mid-morning. Over half of the group of 96 people was excused after saying they couldn't serve.

    Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records as part of an alleged scheme to bury stories he

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