Trump criminal case: Jury selection reaches final stage - BBC News

The case - in which an ex-US president is the defendant for the first time - may see opening arguments on Monday.

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Jury selection in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial is in its final stage - raising hopes that opening statements could be made on Monday.

A full 12-person panel has been sworn in, and six alternate jurors are being sought to act as reserves if needed.

Mr Trump is accused of falsifying business records in the first criminal trial of an ex-president. He denies it.

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