The jury selection process in a criminal trial involves a series of steps, starting with the completion of a questionnaire. The next crucial step is the 'voir dire' process, where lawyers interview potential jurors. The prosecution focuses on asking questions related to the case, like hypothetical scenarios to gauge the jurors' beliefs. In contrast, the defense concentrates on understanding potential jurors' opinions about the defendant. An interesting exchange occurred when a juror refused to disclose his opinion of Donald Trump, leading to his dismissal from the jury pool.
Political and legal history are being made in a Lower Manhattan courtroom as Donald J. Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to undergo a criminal trial.
Jonah Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York, explains what happened during the opening days of the trial, which is tied to Mr. Trump’s role in a hush-money payment to a porn star.
Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times.
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