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Apr 2024
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One Thing: Your Guide to Trump’s Histori...

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More than a year after being charged, the hush money criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin this week in New York City. It comes amid numerous delays in his other criminal cases, with time ticking down until the presidential election in November. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges. In this episode, we examine the challenges of seating a jury in an unprecedented case like this and look at both sides’ legal arguments.

Guest: Paula Reid, CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent

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