Opening arguments are scheduled for Monday morning in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. President.
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What to know
- Jury selection wrapped up last week, with twelve jurors and six alternates selected over the course of four days. Read TPM’s wrap article on jury selection here.
- Prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office and defense attorneys for Donald Trump will each give opening arguments Monday.
- Justice Juan Merchan suggested Friday that there was a possibility the jury will hear from some witnesses on Monday as well.
- Monday’s proceedings may wrap up earlier than last week’s to allow those involved with the trial to observe the beginning of Passover.
- TPM’s Josh Kovensky will be following opening arguments live from the courthouse.
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Opening arguments are scheduled for Monday morning in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. President.
Follow along with us below.