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First week of Trump hush money trial ends with full jury selected

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The first week of Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York wrapped up Friday afternoon. A full jury has been selected, including alternates, and the proceedings are expected to resume Monday with opening statements.  
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Jurors’ names are being kept secret, even as they discussed their occupations and interests during jury selection. Here is what we know about the jurors in the case.
The trial is not being televised. The Washington Post has reporters in the courtroom and media overflow room who are posting live updates here.
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to his reimbursement of lawyer Michael Cohen for a hush money payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels, who alleged that she had a sexual encounter with Trump years before he sought the presidency.
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Jurors’ names are being kept secret, even as they discussed their occupations and interests during jury selection. Here is what we know about the jurors in the case.
The trial is not being televised. The Washington Post has reporters in the courtroom and media overflow room who are posting live updates here.
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to his reimbursement of lawyer Michael Cohen for a hush money payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels, who alleged that she had a sexual encounter with Trump years before he sought the presidency.
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