Dismissal of Juror in Donald Trump's Criminal Trial
New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan dismissed a juror from Donald Trump's criminal trial after she raised concerns about her identity becoming public. The jury selection process involves 42 questions and scrutiny of social media accounts. The trial began with jury selection and is expected to wrap up early next week.
Key Points
- Judge dismissed juror over concerns about identity becoming public
- Jury selection process involves detailed questioning and social media scrutiny
- Trump's criminal trial began with jury selection
- 18 jurors are required for the trial
- Only about one-third of U.S. adults believe Trump did something illegal regarding the case
Pros
- Judge showing sensitivity to juror concerns about privacy
- Transparency in the jury selection process
Cons
- Potential disruption to the trial process
- Increased scrutiny and pressure on selected jurors