Two lawyers serving on Donald Trump's jury could benefit him, as lawyers are more likely to focus on legal arguments and technical issues rather than emotional aspects of the case. Jury selection in the hush money trial is ongoing in Manhattan.
Key Points
Having lawyers on the jury could benefit Trump in his hush money trial
Lawyers may be more receptive to legal and technical arguments
Lawyers are typically weeded out from juries in regular cases
Pros
Lawyers may focus more on technical legal arguments
Lawyers are less likely to be swayed by emotional storytelling
Cons
Lawyers on the jury may have a strong leadership position
Fellow jurors may view lawyers as experts and follow their lead