Trump jury and alternates officially selected
Donald Trump's jury has officially been selected, including the necessary six alternate jurors.
At lunchtime Friday, seven men and five women had been seated on the main jury and five women and one man were chosen as alternates.
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Each juror has taken the oath: "Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will try the case of The People of the State of New York against Donald J. Trump in a fair and impartial manner and, to the best of your ability, render a true verdict according to the law and evidence? Do you swear or affirm?"
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Reporters quoted Merchan telling the courtroom: "We expect the trial itself to begin Monday," asking them to return promptly then.
He promised the jury would work through lunch on Monday and Tuesday, but be excused at 2 p.m. on those days. Monday is the beginning of Passover.