Trump trial

2024 - 4 - 19

Day 4 Drama: Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump's Hush Money Trial

criminal trial - Donald Trump - hush money trial - jury selection - Manhattan trial

A shocking incident unfolds as a man sets himself on fire outside the courthouse during jury selection for Trump's trial.

The fourth day of Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York took a dramatic turn when a man set himself on fire outside the courthouse. This unsettling event occurred as the final members of the jury were being seated, adding a surreal twist to the already highly anticipated trial. Despite the disturbing distraction, jury selection was successfully completed with 12 jurors and six alternates chosen.

As the trial progresses, the spotlight remains on Trump's historic criminal case, with opening statements scheduled to commence on Monday. The full jury composition sets the stage for what promises to be a riveting legal battle and a pivotal moment in Trump's post-presidential life. The trial's intense atmosphere is further heightened by the unexpected and shocking incident that unfolded outside the courthouse.

In a bizarre turn of events, the man who set himself on fire did so in the designated protest area, adding a surreal layer to an already intense day of jury selection. This unexpected occurrence not only shocked onlookers but also underscored the high stakes and public interest surrounding Trump's trial. Despite the outside disturbances, the legal proceedings inside the courtroom are set to proceed as planned, building anticipation for the upcoming opening statements.

The conclusion of the fourth day of Trump's hush money trial marks a crucial juncture as the case heads into a significant phase. With a full jury seated and the shocking incident outside the courthouse creating buzz, the trial's proceedings are poised to captivate audiences and legal experts alike. As the trial unfolds, the unprecedented nature of the case and the intense public scrutiny cast a spotlight on the intersection of politics, law, and spectacle.

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5 big takeaways from Day 4 of Trump's hush money trial (ABC News)

After four days of jury selection, Donald Trump has a full jury in his New York criminal hush money trial.

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Opening statements in Trump's historic trial set to begin Monday ... (NBC News)

Opening statements are set to begin next week in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial after the final members of the jury were seated Friday, following a ...

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End of jury selection in Trump trial caps frenetic first week as case ... (CBS News)

The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of ...

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Live updates: Donald Trump's hush money trial (CNN)

Jury selection for the remaining alternates continues Friday in former President Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. Follow here for the latest live ...

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Person who was on fire outside Trump's hush money trial is rushed ... (NOVA Next)

The fire was extinguished Friday shortly after a jury and alternates had been seated in Trump's criminal case. A person could be seen lying on the ground on ...

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First week of Trump hush money trial ends with full jury selected (The Washington Post)

Jury selection concluded Friday in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, with 12 jurors and six alternates selected.

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Trump hush money trial: Opening statements set for Monday (The Associated Press)

Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York. :eyes: 2.

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Full Jury Is Chosen in Trump Criminal Trial (The New York Times)

Twelve jurors and six alternates have been chosen in the Manhattan trial of Donald J. Trump. Outside the courthouse, a man set himself on fire.

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Day 4 of Trump's Criminal Hush-Money Trial: Key Takeaways (The New York Times)

A full jury is seated, a horrifying incident shocks the court and opening statements are set to begin on Monday.

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Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump trial is ... (NBC News)

It appeared to happen in the designated protest area around the time that the jury of 12 jurors and six alternates was fully empaneled.

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Takeaways from the final day of jury selection in Trump's historic ... (CNN)

In this courtroom sketch, former President Donald Trump sits as final jurors are sworn in during his criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, ...

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Final Jurors for Trump Hush Money Trial Selected as Case Races On (The New York Times)

Just after the last selections of alternate jurors were made, a man set himself on fire outside the courthouse, horrifying onlookers. But the case was not ...

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Man sets himself on fire during Trump trial jury selection at NYC ... (FOX 5 NY)

Video from FOX 5 NY shows the man engulfed in flames outside of the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse around 1:30 p.m. The NYPD is holding a news conference: Watch ...

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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse in New York (CNBC)

Donald Trump was inside Manhattan Supreme Court when the man set himself on fire outside, during the last phase of jury selection.

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Trump trial opening statements to begin Monday as ex-president ... (CNBC)

A full panel of 12 jurors and six alternates was selected Friday for the New York criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump.

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Trump vows to make his voice heard in court as first week of trial ... (NBC News)

The former president, who has largely sat silently in the courtroom during a week's worth of court proceedings, told reporters that he will take the stand.

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Man sets self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial ... (Reuters.com)

A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place as jury selection ...

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Appeals judge rejects bid to halt Trump's hush money trial (Spectrum News NY1)

A New York appeals court judge on Friday rejected a last-minute bid by Donald Trump to halt his hush money criminal trial over defense complaints that jury ...

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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump hush money trial dies (The Associated Press)

The New York City Police Department said the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.

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What to know about week 1 of Trump's criminal trial, with jury ... (NPR)

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump spent the week in the Manhattan Criminal Court. After four days jurors have been selected to decide his fate.

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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries ... (NPR)

The man took out pamphlets espousing conspiracy theories, tossed them around, then doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the ...

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Max Azzarello, man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court ... (Aljazeera.com)

Police had earlier said the Florida man was being viewed as 'sort of a conspiracy theorist'.

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Trump hush money trial tests storied N.Y. courthouse like never before (The Washington Post)

The scene in and around 100 Centre Street, the main criminal courts building in New York housing the Trump trial, has been a spectacle.

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Trump's New York trial is knocking him off balance (Politico)

By the end of the first week of his criminal trial, Donald Trump had never looked more frustrated. Confined to a worn, burgundy leather chair for hours on ...

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Trump berates judge for 'rushed' hush money trial, days before ... (CNBC)

Trump's New York hush money trial completed jury selection on Friday and will introduce opening statements on Monday.

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The judge, the jury and sleepy Don: Trump's first week in criminal court (Axios)

Former President Trump began the fourth day of his historic criminal trial in New York like the other three: angry, railing against the case and people ...

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Voices from the first week of Trump's hush money trial in N.Y. (The Washington Post)

How attorneys, potential jurors, the judge and the defendant spoke about the Trump trial in New York during its first week.

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Trump On Trial: Historic Case Grips New York Courthouse (Photos) (Forbes)

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