New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan excused a second juror during the third day of the Trump criminal trial. Seven jurors were initially selected, but now only five remain. The prosecution raised concerns about the second juror's past arrest history. The trial is ongoing and could wrap up early next week.
Key Points
Justice Juan Merchan excused a second juror during the Trump criminal trial
Prosecution raised concerns about the second juror's past arrest history
Only five jurors remain out of the initial seven
Pros
Transparency in the judicial process
Ongoing updates on the trial proceedings
Cons
Uncertainty surrounding the reasons for juror dismissals
Potential impact on trial timeline with jurors being excused