Group of Potential Jurors Dismissed on First Day of Trump Criminal Trial

By Catherine Yang
Catherine Yang
Catherine Yang
Catherine Yang has been with The Epoch Times in New York since 2008. She also launched and previously served as chief editor of American Essence magazine and Epoch Health.
and Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
Reporter
Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
April 15, 2024Updated: April 16, 2024

 


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Former President Donald Trump attends the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 15, 2024. (Angela Weiss – Pool/Getty Images)
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Former President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives for the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 15, 2024. (Angela Weiss/ Pool/Getty Images)
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Former President Donald Trump waves as he departs Trump Tower for Manhattan Criminal Court, to attend the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, in New York City on April 15, 2024. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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