NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial ordered the media on Thursday not to report on where potential jurors have worked and to be careful about revealing information about those who will sit in judgment of the former president.
Judge Juan Merchan acted after one juror was dismissed when she expressed concerns about being “outed” for her role in the case after details about her became publicly known.
The actions pointed to the difficulties involved in trying to maintain anonymity for jurors in a case that has sparked wide interest and heated opinions, while lawyers need to sift through as much information as possible in a public courtroom to determine who to choose.
Despite the setback, 12 jurors were seated by the end of Thursday for the historic trial over a $130,000 hush money payment shortly before the 2016 election to porn actor Stormy Daniels to prevent her from making public her claims of a sexual meeting with Trump years earlier. Trump has denied the encounter.
Armenian victims group ask International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim
Barcelona fined by UEFA for fans making Nazi salutes, monkey gestures at Paris Saint
Free agency left the Ravens with holes to fill as NFL draft nears, especially on the offensive line
Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal
Barcelona fined by UEFA for fans making Nazi salutes, monkey gestures at Paris Saint
Woman, 26, who shed 70lbs reveals the surprising ways weight loss has transformed her life
A former Maldives president is freed after a high court throws out his 11
Children are evacuated from school 'during an exam' after threat made via email
Free agency left the Ravens with holes to fill as NFL draft nears, especially on the offensive line
Siblings trying to make US water polo teams for Paris Olympics
As Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes insists his 'dad bod' is 'great' for his NFL performance