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police in new york say a man who set himself on fire outside the manhattan court where former president donald trump's hush—money trial is being held has died. the man doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy theory pamphlets into the air. he was taken to hospital but later died. as our north america correspondent nada tawfik reports, it happened as the jury selection for mr trump's trial was completed. journalists here had just learned thatjury selection had concluded slightly after 1:30 in the afternoon, when the man, later identified as a florida resident in his mid 30s, entered the park. he threw coloured pamphlets in the air, doused himself in lighterfluid and set himself on fire. and we here could see the blaze, could feel that heat. now, officials later said that he wasn't targeting any individual, any group or, in fact, this trial. their investigation is ongoing, but they believe he was a conspiracy theorist. now, they say they are going to be reviewing security protocols around this courthouse in light of the high—profile nature of this trial and whether, in fa
police in new york say a man who set himself on fire outside the manhattan court where former president donald trump's hush—money trial is being held has died. the man doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy theory pamphlets into the air. he was taken to hospital but later died. as our north america correspondent nada tawfik reports, it happened as the jury selection for mr trump's trial was completed. journalists here had just learned thatjury selection had concluded slightly...
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police in new york say a man who set himself on fire outside the manhattan court where former president donald trump's hush—money trial is being held has died. the man doused himself in a liquid, before throwing conspiracy—theory pamphlets into the air. he was taken to hospital, but later died. as our north america correspondent nada tawfik reports, it happened as the jury selection for mr trump's trial was completed. more on that, and the trial itself. 0n more on that, and the trial itself. on monday and we will have full coverage of that trial and the reaction from our reporter who has been covering that from their and that will be on monday here on bbc news, and we can now hear what happened yesterday. journalists here had just learned thatjury selection had concluded slightly after 1:30 in the afternoon, when the man, later identified as a florida resident in his mid—30s, entered the park. he threw coloured pamphlets in the air, doused himself in lighterfluid and set himself on fire. and we here could see the blaze, could feel that heat. now, officials later said that he wasn'
police in new york say a man who set himself on fire outside the manhattan court where former president donald trump's hush—money trial is being held has died. the man doused himself in a liquid, before throwing conspiracy—theory pamphlets into the air. he was taken to hospital, but later died. as our north america correspondent nada tawfik reports, it happened as the jury selection for mr trump's trial was completed. more on that, and the trial itself. 0n more on that, and the trial...
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the trial of the former president donald trump after a man set himself on fire outside the court in manhattan. 37—year—old maxwell azzarello remains in a critical condition in hospital. our reporter nada tawfik was there when it happened. journalists here had just learned that jury selection journalists here had just learned thatjury selection had concluded just after 130 in the afternoon when the man, later identified as a former resident in his mid— 30s entered the park. he threw pamphlets in the air, dust himself in lighter fluid and set himself on fire. we can see the belize blaze and feel the heat. later official said he was not targeting any individual or group all the trial. their investigation is ongoing but they believe he was a conspiracy theorist. they say they will be reviewing security protocols around this court house in light of the high—profile nature of this trial and whether in fact to close a park down to the public. nevertheless, court resumed, it remained on schedule and opening statements in this trial will now begin on monday. donald trump leaving the court toda
the trial of the former president donald trump after a man set himself on fire outside the court in manhattan. 37—year—old maxwell azzarello remains in a critical condition in hospital. our reporter nada tawfik was there when it happened. journalists here had just learned that jury selection journalists here had just learned thatjury selection had concluded just after 130 in the afternoon when the man, later identified as a former resident in his mid— 30s entered the park. he threw...
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in new york, in manhattan you can really— in new york, in manhattan you can really see — in new york, in manhattan you can really see the troubles of south america — really see the troubles of south america and beyond, in several sguare — america and beyond, in several square miles talking to migrants on the street— square miles talking to migrants on the street and having a hard time and also — the street and having a hard time and also making new york much more tense, _ and also making new york much more tense, very— and also making new york much more tense, very liberal, open—minded city, _ tense, very liberal, open—minded city, but — tense, very liberal, open—minded city, but a — tense, very liberal, open—minded city, but a lot of people are saying it's enough — city, but a lot of people are saying it's enough. and yeah, this is going to be _ it's enough. and yeah, this is going to be the _ it's enough. and yeah, this is going to be the big, one of the big issues of the _ to be the big, one of the big issues of the election in november and the united _ of t
in new york, in manhattan you can really— in new york, in manhattan you can really see — in new york, in manhattan you can really see the troubles of south america — really see the troubles of south america and beyond, in several sguare — america and beyond, in several square miles talking to migrants on the street— square miles talking to migrants on the street and having a hard time and also — the street and having a hard time and also making new york much more tense, _ and also...
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also tonight another day ofjury selection in donald trump's hush money trial in manhattan. there are now only five jurors seated after two were dismissed this morning for different reasons. and artificial intelligence. ai decoded is back tonight in a new and longer format. we will speak to the scientist and bestselling author on al, gary marcus good evening. the united states and britain have imposed new sanctions on iran and its weapons manufacturers to punish tehran for its missile and drone attack on israel last weekend. at a meeting of g7 foreign ministers in italy, lord cameron said he hoped the international response would pursuade israeli officials not to retaliate too strongly and set off a wider war. white house officials said the sanctions were aimed at disrupting iran's ability to produce the unmanned aerial vehicles that its military used to attack israel by cutting off global financial transactions with companies and individuals involved in building them. in case of any use of force by the israeli regime and violating our sovereignty the islamic republic of ira
also tonight another day ofjury selection in donald trump's hush money trial in manhattan. there are now only five jurors seated after two were dismissed this morning for different reasons. and artificial intelligence. ai decoded is back tonight in a new and longer format. we will speak to the scientist and bestselling author on al, gary marcus good evening. the united states and britain have imposed new sanctions on iran and its weapons manufacturers to punish tehran for its missile and drone...
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also tonight another day ofjury selection in donald trump's hush money trial in manhattan. there are now only five jurors seated after two were dismissed this morning for different reasons. and artificial intelligence.
also tonight another day ofjury selection in donald trump's hush money trial in manhattan. there are now only five jurors seated after two were dismissed this morning for different reasons. and artificial intelligence.
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there are about 500 or so potential jurors in manhattan, new york city. they have been considered or are being considered. we have these lawyers grilling these potential jurors on everything from their personal lives to their political views. there are some questions in this lengthy questionnaire that askedif this lengthy questionnaire that asked if they have ever been to a trump rally, if they follow former president trump on social media. one person who was disqualified was someone who they found in a social media post in 2017 said, lock him up. all these things are considered as these lawyers tried to put together this jury of 12 people as well as alternates that they feel can be impartial. one thing is that unlike the vast majority of cases we see across the country, pretty much everyone in america knows who former president donald trump is and has an opinion on the former president. the question is going to be whether these individuals can put those opinions aside and judge and rule in this case based on below and fax presented inside the court. than
there are about 500 or so potential jurors in manhattan, new york city. they have been considered or are being considered. we have these lawyers grilling these potential jurors on everything from their personal lives to their political views. there are some questions in this lengthy questionnaire that askedif this lengthy questionnaire that asked if they have ever been to a trump rally, if they follow former president trump on social media. one person who was disqualified was someone who they...
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in manhattan, only tiny numbers of people have voted for mr trump, but does that mean they can't judge him fairly in court? kara mcghee was a potential juror excused today because of her work commitments, not her political opinions. what are your own feelings about donald trump? to be honest, i don't like him. i don't approve of a lot of what he did as president. i don't appreciate a lot of what he's said. but the institution of a fair trial in this country is incredibly important and something that is so much bigger than donald trump or how i feel about donald trump. donald trump has listened to dozens of potentialjurors being quizzed about whether they can be truly impartial about him through this trial. they're all asked 42 questions, including... have you ever supported an extremist organisation like those who stormed the capitol on the 6th of january? this man feared he could be biased as he grew up with republican friends and family in texas. you know, everyone says it's going to be a six week trial, but you have to carry that burden the rest of your life. whether he's guilty or
in manhattan, only tiny numbers of people have voted for mr trump, but does that mean they can't judge him fairly in court? kara mcghee was a potential juror excused today because of her work commitments, not her political opinions. what are your own feelings about donald trump? to be honest, i don't like him. i don't approve of a lot of what he did as president. i don't appreciate a lot of what he's said. but the institution of a fair trial in this country is incredibly important and something...
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the manhattan district attorney has filed a motion that donald trump violated the gag order three times. the prosecutors are asking the court to find for motion. every legal scholar said this trial is a disgrace. - we have a trump—hating judge. we have a judge who - shouldn't be on this case. he's totally conflicted. but this is a trial that| should never happen. it should have been thrown out a long time ago. - today was one of those printscreen moments. —— a split spring moments. joe biden, and i'll show you the pictures, he's on the campaign in his hometown scranton pennsylvania. i have got here pressure new pulling from its sauce, reuters tonight. presidentjoe biden approval rating falling to 38 from lio%. you would think that you would be making ground while donald trump is in court but the police is otherwise. there's a lot of pulling moving around — there's a lot of pulling moving around all— there's a lot of pulling moving around all over the pace. there was around all over the pace. there was a pull— around all over the pace. there was a pull from — around all ove
the manhattan district attorney has filed a motion that donald trump violated the gag order three times. the prosecutors are asking the court to find for motion. every legal scholar said this trial is a disgrace. - we have a trump—hating judge. we have a judge who - shouldn't be on this case. he's totally conflicted. but this is a trial that| should never happen. it should have been thrown out a long time ago. - today was one of those printscreen moments. —— a split spring moments. joe...
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meanwhile the manhattan district attorney has filed a motion in court alleging that that donald trump violated the gag order imposed byjudge juan merchan, three times in recent posts on truth social. the prosecutors are asking the court to fine trump $1,000 per violation. merchan is scheduled to hear the motion next week. meanwhile the manhattan district attorney has filed a motion in court alleging that that donald trump violated the gag order imposed byjudge juan merchan, three times in recent posts on truth social. the prosecutors are asking the court to fine trump $1,000 per violation. merchan is scheduled to hear the motion next week. every legal scholar said this trial is a disgrace. we have a trump—hating judge. we have a judge who shouldn't be on this case. he's totally conflicted. but this is a trial that should never happen. it should have been thrown out a long time ago. joining me now is jacob eisler. he's a professor of law at florida state university. good to have you with us. help me understand what is going on in court at the moment. how does the questioning go and w
meanwhile the manhattan district attorney has filed a motion in court alleging that that donald trump violated the gag order imposed byjudge juan merchan, three times in recent posts on truth social. the prosecutors are asking the court to fine trump $1,000 per violation. merchan is scheduled to hear the motion next week. meanwhile the manhattan district attorney has filed a motion in court alleging that that donald trump violated the gag order imposed byjudge juan merchan, three times in...
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this is the moment he left trump tower, his base in manhattan, to drive to the courthouse. he's been ordered by thejudge to attend each day of the jury selection process, which began on monday, and could last all week. live to new york and our correspondent nada tawfik. it has been a very revealing day in terms of the difficulties of choosing a jury here. choosing a “ury here. yes, that's ri . ht, choosing a jury here. yes, that's right. donald — choosing a jury here. yes, that's right, donald trump _ choosing a jury here. yes, that's right, donald trump has - choosing a jury here. yes, that's right, donald trump has been i choosing a jury here. yes, that's i right, donald trump has been sitting quietly, listening carefully to all of the prospective jurors, quietly, listening carefully to all of the prospectivejurors, they quietly, listening carefully to all of the prospective jurors, they have answered questions presented to them. if you're wondering what it's like inside, i have a prospective juror who was excused here. so you were a prospective juror, juror who was e
this is the moment he left trump tower, his base in manhattan, to drive to the courthouse. he's been ordered by thejudge to attend each day of the jury selection process, which began on monday, and could last all week. live to new york and our correspondent nada tawfik. it has been a very revealing day in terms of the difficulties of choosing a jury here. choosing a “ury here. yes, that's ri . ht, choosing a jury here. yes, that's right. donald — choosing a jury here. yes, that's right,...
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this is the moment he left trump tower, his base in manhattan, to drive to the courthouse. he's been ordered by thejudge to attend each day of the jury selection process, which began on monday, and could last all week. he did speak once he was outside court and thejury he did speak once he was outside court and the jury selection process has been continuing and we are hearing, as i said, that it is going to last a few days. live to new york and our correspondent nada tawfik. what has happened today? yes, well, 'u what has happened today? yes, well, jury selection — what has happened today? yes, well, jury selection continues _ what has happened today? yes, well, jury selection continues right - what has happened today? yes, well, jury selection continues right in - jury selection continues right in the courtroom behind me with donald trump there with his lawyers, paying attention carefully as each individualjuror goes through and individual juror goes through and holds individualjuror goes through and holds the mic and answers the 42 questions that they have been asked, r
this is the moment he left trump tower, his base in manhattan, to drive to the courthouse. he's been ordered by thejudge to attend each day of the jury selection process, which began on monday, and could last all week. he did speak once he was outside court and thejury he did speak once he was outside court and the jury selection process has been continuing and we are hearing, as i said, that it is going to last a few days. live to new york and our correspondent nada tawfik. what has happened...
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this is the moment he left trump tower, his base in manhattan, to drive to the courthouse. he's been ordered by thejudge to attend each day of the jury selection process, which began on monday, and could last all week. and this is the moment he arrived in court. mr trump has also been issued with a gag order relating to aspects of the case. he had this to say to reporters before he went in. every legal pundit, every legal scholar said this trial is a disgrace. we have a trump—hating judge. we have a judge who shouldn't be on this case. he's totally conflicted. but this is a trial that should never happen. it should have been thrown out a long time ago. if you look atjonathan turley, andy mccarthy, all great legal scholars, there's not one that we've been able to find that said this should be a trial. i was paying a lawyer and marked it down as a legal expense. some accountant i didn't know marked it down as a legal expense. that's exactly what it was. and you get indicted over that? i should be right now in pennsylvania, in florida, in many other states, north carolina, g
this is the moment he left trump tower, his base in manhattan, to drive to the courthouse. he's been ordered by thejudge to attend each day of the jury selection process, which began on monday, and could last all week. and this is the moment he arrived in court. mr trump has also been issued with a gag order relating to aspects of the case. he had this to say to reporters before he went in. every legal pundit, every legal scholar said this trial is a disgrace. we have a trump—hating judge. we...
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website, by the way, they will be keeping that up—to—date with all of the latest developments from manhattan. the number of people out of work in the uk has risen. figures from the office for national statistics show the unemployment rate was 4.2% between december and february, up slightly in the previous three months. but the number ofjob vacancies is still high. there's been a rise in the number of people who are economically inactive, that is no longer looking for, or able to, work — and that reflects a rise in the number of people who are long term sick. dharshini david has the details. i would give anything to not kind of wake up every day feeling absolutely rubbish. 21—year—old chloe lives with depression, borderline personality disorder and autism. she took up work at 16 but that didn't last long. currently a student, she is concerned about a lack of understanding. they don't really understand the complexity of mental illness. it's not something that... although there are days that i can't get out of bed — days and weeks and months that i don't get out of bed in a depressive e
website, by the way, they will be keeping that up—to—date with all of the latest developments from manhattan. the number of people out of work in the uk has risen. figures from the office for national statistics show the unemployment rate was 4.2% between december and february, up slightly in the previous three months. but the number ofjob vacancies is still high. there's been a rise in the number of people who are economically inactive, that is no longer looking for, or able to, work —...
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let's go to the court in manhattan where the former president, donald trump, has arrived at the court. you can see that donald trump arrived at the front of the gort entrance about 25 minutes ago and he is somewhere in the building and yesterday, when he walked through that area, he did make some comments to the waiting media as he is often wants to do, so waiting there to see if you will make any comment on the way out. —— the court entrance. you will remember that his jury selection is continuing and this is day two of the former president's long awaited hush money trial in new york. he has not said anything so far today to the waiting cameras but he has been making comments on truth social, the social media channel. he said that his trial is an assault on america, and he has also made some comments about thejudge, saying he is a conflicted trump heating judge, so if you want to keep up with all those latest lines, there is a live page on the bbc website which is bringing all the latest developments live from manhattan. —— votejudge. around the world and across the uk, this
let's go to the court in manhattan where the former president, donald trump, has arrived at the court. you can see that donald trump arrived at the front of the gort entrance about 25 minutes ago and he is somewhere in the building and yesterday, when he walked through that area, he did make some comments to the waiting media as he is often wants to do, so waiting there to see if you will make any comment on the way out. —— the court entrance. you will remember that his jury selection is...
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it comes as mr trump arrived at a manhattan court on the first day of a landmark criminal trial against him. with the latest, here's michelle fleury in new york. the company behind the truth social platform has told financial regulators it plans toissue financial regulators it plans to issue another 21 one half million shares linked to warrants these are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell a stock at a specific price within a certain timeframe. the sale can also devalue a stock that there is not enough demand to absorb the increase with available shares which appears to be what happened today. trump media is also looking for approval to potentially resell up to 100 and next million shares held by current investors, including a former president who is the majority shareholder. the move paving the way for them to be able to cash in sooner, currently these insiders are barred from any sheer sale until september, and see securities and exchange commission signs off on the filing insiders including mr trump can seek broad approval to start selling their stock. it's worth n
it comes as mr trump arrived at a manhattan court on the first day of a landmark criminal trial against him. with the latest, here's michelle fleury in new york. the company behind the truth social platform has told financial regulators it plans toissue financial regulators it plans to issue another 21 one half million shares linked to warrants these are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell a stock at a specific price within a certain timeframe. the sale can also devalue a...
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it comes as mr trump arrived at a manhattan court on the first day of a landmark criminal trial against him. the bbc�*s michelle fleury has more from new york. the company behind the truth social platform has told financial regulators that it plans to issue another 21.5 million new shares linked to warrants. these are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell a stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. but the sale can also devalue a stock if there isn't enough demand to absorb the increase in available shares, which appears to be what happened today. trump media is also looking for approval to potentially resell up to 146 million shares held by current investors, including the former president, who's the majority shareholder. the move paves the way for them to be able to cash in sooner. currently, these insiders are barred from any share sale until september, once the securities and exchange commission signs off on this filing, insiders, including mrtrump, can seek board approval to start selling their stock. it's worth noting so—called lock—ups such as
it comes as mr trump arrived at a manhattan court on the first day of a landmark criminal trial against him. the bbc�*s michelle fleury has more from new york. the company behind the truth social platform has told financial regulators that it plans to issue another 21.5 million new shares linked to warrants. these are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell a stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. but the sale can also devalue a stock if there isn't enough...
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i think a full acquittal here is going to be very, very difficult in manhattan. now this trial will be a political spectacle. willjury safety be a concern? i mean, i don't think jury safety is a concern for the parties. but i mean, of course, today i was outside of the courthouse and you saw it was mostly donald trump supporters. there is a group of people in the park that's across the street from the courthouse with all kinds of flags, probably 100, maybe 120. but there was also a pick—up truck that kept circling the block over and over again with blacked out windows and trump logos all over this black pick—up truck. and it had spiked hubcaps, something out of gladiator days, and it was blasting music. you know, jurors may see that. i don't think that person was a trump supporter, but i don't think that person is doing trump any favours because jurors might see that and become concerned for their safety and not want any part of this. at least 50 countries around the world will be heading to the polls this year. but when it comes to the numbers — one stands
i think a full acquittal here is going to be very, very difficult in manhattan. now this trial will be a political spectacle. willjury safety be a concern? i mean, i don't think jury safety is a concern for the parties. but i mean, of course, today i was outside of the courthouse and you saw it was mostly donald trump supporters. there is a group of people in the park that's across the street from the courthouse with all kinds of flags, probably 100, maybe 120. but there was also a pick—up...
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i mean, the manhattan case, the one we are talking about today, 88% of the people in manhattan voted against trump and forjoe biden. if you do thatjust by numbers, the chances are the jury selection, which we are going through right now... are the jury selection, which we are going through right now. . .- going through right now... already ofthe going through right now... already of the 98, we _ going through right now... already of the 98, we have _ going through right now... already of the 98, we have had _ going through right now... already of the 98, we have had to - going through right now... already of the 98, we have had to lose - going through right now... already. of the 98, we have had to lose half. they absolutely could get a conviction. i don't think they will put him in prison, however. but he will be a convicted _ put him in prison, however. but he will be a convicted felon _ put him in prison, however. but he will be a convicted felon if - put him in prison, however. but he will be a convicted felon if it - will be a convicted felon if it happens. will be a convicted f
i mean, the manhattan case, the one we are talking about today, 88% of the people in manhattan voted against trump and forjoe biden. if you do thatjust by numbers, the chances are the jury selection, which we are going through right now... are the jury selection, which we are going through right now. . .- going through right now... already ofthe going through right now... already of the 98, we _ going through right now... already of the 98, we have _ going through right now... already of the...
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we have had so far is the first panel of prospective jurors, 96 people, sworn in, all residents of manhattan, and it was interesting, reporters inside noted how some visibly reacted to seeing donald trump once they entered the courtroom. in fact, trump once they entered the courtroom. infact, one trump once they entered the courtroom. in fact, one draw putting a hand over her mouth giggling and looking at the person next to her and raising her eyebrows. and then thejudge informs them and raising her eyebrows. and then the judge informs them the and raising her eyebrows. and then thejudge informs them the name and raising her eyebrows. and then the judge informs them the name of the judge informs them the name of the case, the people of the state of new york versus donald trump. —— one juror. as you mentioned, many have already been excused for saying they cannot be impartial in this case and thejudge is cannot be impartial in this case and the judge is essentially starting off by asking two very simple question is, first, if they are able to be impartial, and second, if there are any oth
we have had so far is the first panel of prospective jurors, 96 people, sworn in, all residents of manhattan, and it was interesting, reporters inside noted how some visibly reacted to seeing donald trump once they entered the courtroom. in fact, trump once they entered the courtroom. infact, one trump once they entered the courtroom. in fact, one draw putting a hand over her mouth giggling and looking at the person next to her and raising her eyebrows. and then thejudge informs them and...
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this was donald trump setting off from central manhattan. he's charged with 34 counts of fraud, relating to hush money allegedly paid to the former adult film star stormy daniels before the 2016 presidential election. he's been in the courthouse itself for the last few hours, for the start ofjury selection. prosecutors accuse him of arranging payments to stormy daniels in an effort to buy her silence. donald trump has pleaded not guilty. he spoke to the media just before heading into the courtroom. let's hear what he had to say. this is a persecution like never before, nobody has ever seen anything like it. and again, it is a case that should have never been brought. it is an assault on america, and that's why i'm very proud to be here. this is an assault on our country and it is a country that is failing. it is a country that is run by an incompetent man who is very much involved in this case. this is really an attack on a political opponent, that's all it is. so i'm very honoured to be here. thank you very much. the usual misinformation th
this was donald trump setting off from central manhattan. he's charged with 34 counts of fraud, relating to hush money allegedly paid to the former adult film star stormy daniels before the 2016 presidential election. he's been in the courthouse itself for the last few hours, for the start ofjury selection. prosecutors accuse him of arranging payments to stormy daniels in an effort to buy her silence. donald trump has pleaded not guilty. he spoke to the media just before heading into the...
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this was donald trump setting off from central manhattan a couple of hours ago. he's charged with 3a counts of fraud, relating to hush money allegedly paid to the former adult film star stormy daniels before the 2016 presidential election. he's now in the courthouse itself for the start ofjury selection. prosecutors accuse him, of arranging payments to stormy daniels in an effort to buy her silence. donald trump has pleaded not guiltydescribing the case as a witchhunt. he spoke to the media just before heading into the courtroom. he's been in the courts for around an hour and a half. let's hear what he had to say. something like this has never happened before. there's never been anything like it. every legal scholar said this case is nonsense, it should never have been brought. it doesn't deserve anything like this. there is no case, and they've said it. people that don't necessarily follow or like donald trump said this is an outrage that this case was brought. this is political persecution. this is a persecution like never before. nobody's ever seen anything li
this was donald trump setting off from central manhattan a couple of hours ago. he's charged with 3a counts of fraud, relating to hush money allegedly paid to the former adult film star stormy daniels before the 2016 presidential election. he's now in the courthouse itself for the start ofjury selection. prosecutors accuse him, of arranging payments to stormy daniels in an effort to buy her silence. donald trump has pleaded not guiltydescribing the case as a witchhunt. he spoke to the media...
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this was donald trump setting off from central manhattan a couple of hours ago. he's charged with 34 counts of fraud, relating to hush money
this was donald trump setting off from central manhattan a couple of hours ago. he's charged with 34 counts of fraud, relating to hush money
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that is him outside a manhattan courthouse. now we will go back to nada tawfiq is alongside many other journalists. back to nada tawfiq is alongside many otherjournalists. —— nada tawfik. what can you see there? he came out of his suv, did a short wave to people here as he normally does then he went by the way of the court so we are just moments away from him entering that courtroom, court is expected to start in less than 30 minutes as we begin jury selection but of course a momentous moment here in us history, donald trump has entered the courthouse to become the first former president to stand criminal trial. he is certainly testing this nation's legal norms. more than ever before. he has now entered the courthouse with jury selection to begin shortly and, lucy, just looking at the media here, you can see the significance of this moment. the role's media yo to capture this moment. what of this moment. the role's media yo to capture this moment.— to capture this moment. what a dauntin: to capture this moment. what a dau
that is him outside a manhattan courthouse. now we will go back to nada tawfiq is alongside many other journalists. back to nada tawfiq is alongside many otherjournalists. —— nada tawfik. what can you see there? he came out of his suv, did a short wave to people here as he normally does then he went by the way of the court so we are just moments away from him entering that courtroom, court is expected to start in less than 30 minutes as we begin jury selection but of course a momentous...
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treating to a is arrived at a courthouse in manhattan, he is the first us president, current or
treating to a is arrived at a courthouse in manhattan, he is the first us president, current or
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donald trump in a an hour will make his way here to - hour will make his way here to downtown manhattan from his residence at trump tower on fifth ave from uptown. really today is the formal start of the trial, but it begins with jury selection when hundreds of new yorkers from manhattan will be gathered here and will be whittled down to just a jury of 12 individuals and six alternatives. donald trump will be there in court throughout that entire process. thejudge will there in court throughout that entire process. the judge will have them first answer a course —— a questionnaire of 42 questions. it walks thejury through questionnaire of 42 questions. it walks the jury through their consumption of media, asking what newspapers they read, what podcast they listen to, if they have ever been a supporter of donald trump or a tent at his rallies. if they are members of any extremist groups. this questionnaire is quite detailed. it does not ask them what political party they belong to. then the judge will go through and make sure that thejurors the judge will go through and make sure that
donald trump in a an hour will make his way here to - hour will make his way here to downtown manhattan from his residence at trump tower on fifth ave from uptown. really today is the formal start of the trial, but it begins with jury selection when hundreds of new yorkers from manhattan will be gathered here and will be whittled down to just a jury of 12 individuals and six alternatives. donald trump will be there in court throughout that entire process. thejudge will there in court throughout...
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but manhattan's district attorney alleges trump directed those payments as part of a scheme to help his 2016 campaign for the presidency and then falsified business records when he disguised the payments as legal fees. less than two weeks before the presidential election, michael cohen wired $130,000 to stormy daniels' lawyer. that payment was to hide damaging information from the voting public. the participant scheme was illegal. political and legal experts disagree over the significance of the case. i think this case isjust so unique compared to the others. the others are really focused on actions that he truly undertook to undermine our democracy, right. and so this case is about, it's about paying off a mistress. it's a serious case. this is notjust about a porn star, which some people are trying to portray it as. this is about an effort to defraud the american voters in 2016 to keep them from learning material information that would have affected their vote. the trial begins with jury selection and is expected to last more than six weeks, making it all but certain that voters will
but manhattan's district attorney alleges trump directed those payments as part of a scheme to help his 2016 campaign for the presidency and then falsified business records when he disguised the payments as legal fees. less than two weeks before the presidential election, michael cohen wired $130,000 to stormy daniels' lawyer. that payment was to hide damaging information from the voting public. the participant scheme was illegal. political and legal experts disagree over the significance of...
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| but manhattan's district attorney alleges trump directed those payments as part of a scheme to help his 2016 campaign for the presidency and then falsified business records when he disguised the payments as legal fees. less than two weeks before the presidential election, michael cohen wired $130,000 to stormy daniels' lawyer. that payment was to hide damaging information from the voting public. the participant scheme was illegal. political and legal experts disagree over the significance of the case. i think this case isjust so unique compared to the others. the others are really focused on actions that he truly undertook to undermine our democracy, right. and so this case is about, it's about paying off a mistress. it's a serious case. this is notjust about a porn star, which some people are trying to portray it as. this is about an effort to defraud the american voters in 2016 to keep them from learning material information that would have affected their vote. the trial begins with jury selection and is expected to last more than six weeks, making it all but certain that voters w
| but manhattan's district attorney alleges trump directed those payments as part of a scheme to help his 2016 campaign for the presidency and then falsified business records when he disguised the payments as legal fees. less than two weeks before the presidential election, michael cohen wired $130,000 to stormy daniels' lawyer. that payment was to hide damaging information from the voting public. the participant scheme was illegal. political and legal experts disagree over the significance of...
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mr trump has expressed his hatred for manhattan supreme courtjustice juan merchan, who is overseeing the trial, and that resulted in a gag order against donald trump in late march, barring him from making public statements about court staff, jurors, witnesses and lawyers in the district attorney's office or even theirfamilies. but on saturday, donald trump attacked his former attorney, michael cohen. mr cohen is expected to be the prosecution's star witness. and other key witnesses include former media executive david pecker, who helped cover up the alleged affair. he testified before a grand jury in 2023. also, trump's press secretary during the 2020 presidential campaign, hope hicks. she could shed light on what was happening inside the political operation in the final weeks before the 2016 election. and former playboy model karen mcdougal, who told cnn that she had had an affair with the former president that began in 2006, something that donald trump denies. prosecutors in new york cited evidence of payments made to her by mr trump. and of course, the woman at the center of the t
mr trump has expressed his hatred for manhattan supreme courtjustice juan merchan, who is overseeing the trial, and that resulted in a gag order against donald trump in late march, barring him from making public statements about court staff, jurors, witnesses and lawyers in the district attorney's office or even theirfamilies. but on saturday, donald trump attacked his former attorney, michael cohen. mr cohen is expected to be the prosecution's star witness. and other key witnesses include...
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new york city is heavily anti— trump, manhattan is even more anti— trump. here on wall street the courthouse is about a ten minute walk from my office, it will be very difficult to find fair and impartialjurors. it is in any criminal case but especially here for him. he criminal case but especially here for him.— criminal case but especially here for him. he says he will testi , here for him. he says he will testify. he — here for him. he says he will testify. he is— here for him. he says he will testify, he is prepared - here for him. he says he will testify, he is prepared to - here for him. he says he will testify, he is prepared to do| testify, he is prepared to do so. do you think he will? will his legal team put him in the stand? it could be very high risk, couldn't it?— stand? it could be very high risk, couldn't it? so, in most cases, defendants _ risk, couldn't it? so, in most cases, defendants don't - risk, couldn't it? so, in most l cases, defendants don't testify — it's not up to his legal team the right of a defendant to testify is ex
new york city is heavily anti— trump, manhattan is even more anti— trump. here on wall street the courthouse is about a ten minute walk from my office, it will be very difficult to find fair and impartialjurors. it is in any criminal case but especially here for him. he criminal case but especially here for him.— criminal case but especially here for him. he says he will testi , here for him. he says he will testify. he — here for him. he says he will testify. he is— here for him. he...
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attention's focused here in lower manhattan, new york city hall. it's become almost commonplace for bad actors to deepfake politicians, but it's unusual for politicians to deepfake themselves. that's something that the mayor of new york has actually done. towards the end of last year, mayor of new york eric adams revealed in a press conference that he'd used deepfake technology to make a series of automated or robocalls to nyc residents. in these calls, which mainly promoted the hiring of venues owned by the city, the mayor was able to speak a variety of languages, including mandarin, cantonese and spanish, using deepfake tech. these actions have raised more than a few eyebrows in certain quarters. to find out more, i needed to leave manhattan and head to brooklyn. it's here i caught up with civil rights and privacy campaigner albert fox cahn. he believes the mayor's use of ai sets a dangerous precedent. and to me, it's reallyjust this alarming wake—up call about the potential for abuse of these deepfake technologies. when you normalise the use o
attention's focused here in lower manhattan, new york city hall. it's become almost commonplace for bad actors to deepfake politicians, but it's unusual for politicians to deepfake themselves. that's something that the mayor of new york has actually done. towards the end of last year, mayor of new york eric adams revealed in a press conference that he'd used deepfake technology to make a series of automated or robocalls to nyc residents. in these calls, which mainly promoted the hiring of...
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attention�*s focused here in lower manhattan, new york city hall. it's become almost commonplace for bad actors to deepfake politicians, but it's unusual for politicians to deepfake themselves. that's something that the mayor of new york has actually done. towards the end of last year, mayor of new york eric adams revealed in a press conference that he'd used deepfake technology to make a series of automated or robocalls to nyc residents. in these calls, which mainly promoted the hiring of venues owned by the city, the mayor was able to speak a variety of languages, including mandarin, cantonese and spanish, using deepfake tech. these actions have raised more than a few eyebrows in certain quarters. to find out more, i needed to leave manhattan and head to brooklyn. it's here i caught up with civil rights and privacy campaigner albert fox cahn. he believes the mayor's use of ai sets a dangerous precedent. and to me, it's reallyjust this alarming wake—up call about the potential for abuse of these deepfake technologies. when you normalise the use o
attention�*s focused here in lower manhattan, new york city hall. it's become almost commonplace for bad actors to deepfake politicians, but it's unusual for politicians to deepfake themselves. that's something that the mayor of new york has actually done. towards the end of last year, mayor of new york eric adams revealed in a press conference that he'd used deepfake technology to make a series of automated or robocalls to nyc residents. in these calls, which mainly promoted the hiring of...