Jury selection is set to begin on Monday in the New York County Supreme Court for the trial of former President Donald Trump. The trial will involve 12 New Yorkers who will decide whether to convict Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
Court officials are expecting about 500 new jurors to appear each day starting on April 15 for the selection process. The pool of potential jurors will be limited to residents of Manhattan.
Prospective jurors will be asked a wide range of questions, including their feelings about Trump, their news consumption habits, and any affiliations with groups like the Proud Boys or the QAnon movement. They will also be questioned about their attendance at Trump rallies and their interactions with Trump-related entities.
The jury will remain anonymous to protect their privacy and avoid intimidation. Trump has been warned by the judge not to make any public comments about the jurors involved in the proceedings.
The media will have limited access to the courtroom during the selection process, with only a few reporters allowed in at a time. Most reporters will cover the proceedings from an overflow courtroom with closed-circuit monitors.
Overall, the trial promises to be a high-profile and closely watched event as the jury selection process gets underway.