Tag: Manhattan

Don’t Assume Jurors in Blue Manhattan Can’t Be Fair to Trump

Having served on three Manhattan juries, I would not be surprised if the 12 men and women hearing New York vs. Donald J. Trump acquit him of all charges. During two civil actions and one criminal case, my fellow jurors were serious, professional, and movingly civic-minded. A quiet, solemn patriotism infused our deliberations. Several jurors said that we […]

Trump’s Manhattan Jury Has Been Seated – HotAir

A twelve-person jury has been seated in the first criminal trial against former President Donald Trump. One alternative juror was selected and another six alternative jurors may be selected today. It was originally reported that jury selection might take up to two weeks but it looks like it will be finished after four days in […]

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg fights Trump’s request for delay in hush-money trial over media coverage

Manhattan DIstrict Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office is contesting former President Donald Trump’s request that his hush money trial be delayed due to “prejudicial pretrial publicity.” In a court filing made public Wednesday, prosecutors argue that Mr. Trump only has himself to blame for the media coverage. “Defendant’s own incessant rhetoric is generating significant publicity, and […]