Follow along with us below as we cover the first criminal trial of a former U.S. President.
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.
- Judge 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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Follow along with us below as we cover the first criminal trial of a former U.S. President.
Defense opening:
“My client is being treated so unfairly by Crooked Joe Biden’s corrupt DoJ. The End.”
ETA: Cat on a skateboard:
Another chilly day, cold building, I guess justice is a dish best served cold.
Can’t comment here much today but will be watching with bated breath.
It’s just too rich that the first witness is named Pecker! This comedy writes itself!
For the cheap shot: Is there any chance we can add a Johnson to the witness list?
After all, we have a prick as the defendant.