Trump on Trial This Week: What to Expect

Published on April 21, 2024

Opening statements for the first criminal case against former President Donald Trump to go to trial are set for Monday morning, April 22, in downtown Manhattan. The former president faces a total of 88 criminal charges across four indictments, down three after a Georgia judge struck several counts from a racketeering indictment weeks ago. Jury selection was finalized on Friday, seating 12 jurors and six alternates. After opening statements, New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has scheduled a Tuesday hearing over allegations that President Trump violated his gag order by referencing and posting links to commentary about key witnesses in the case. Also expected in the next few days is a ruling by Justice Merchan over whether prosecutors will be able to question President Trump about his recent civil cases that found him liable for fraud, sexual battery, and defamation....

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