Jury selection has been difficult in the past. Two jurors who had already been selected on Tuesday were discharged. One woman was concerned that her identity would become public. One man doubted the credibility of some of his statements. At the beginning of the trial, dozens of applicants immediately said that they did not feel able to reach a fair decision and were immediately released.
Cash payments to porn actress
The case against Trump involves payments to a porn actress. The public prosecutor’s office is prosecuting him for falsifying business documents. The Republican, who wants to move back to the White House in November, has pleaded not guilty.
According to the court, the process could take up to eight weeks. If convicted, the 77-year-old could face a prison sentence of several years, but this could also be suspended. Trump would also have a chance to appeal. Even after a possible conviction – and even if he faces a prison sentence – Trump is likely to continue running in the presidential election.
The background to the case is that Trump had $130,000 in hush money that was paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels in 2016, shortly before he was elected president. She had said that she had had sex with him. Trump denies a deal, but he does not deny that money has flowed. Non-disclosure agreements between two parties are not strictly illegal. However, Trump is accused of illegally recording the payments, trying to illegally hide them and thus trying to cover up other violations of the law.
2024-04-18 22:34:52
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