Jury of New Yorkers selected in Trump Organization tax fraud trial [ad_1]

Trump Tower is visible in New York City on Feb. 20, 2022. More than three years after Manhattan prosecutors started investigating Donald Trump — after going to the Supreme Court twice to gain access to his tax records — the only criminal trial to arise from their efforts is about to begin. The Trump Organization, the holding company for Trump’s buildings, golf courses and other assets, is accused of helping some top executives avoid income taxes on compensation they got in addition to their salaries, like rent-free apartments and luxury cars. (Online News 72h Photo/Ted Shaffrey, file) Ted Shaffrey/Online News 72h

Jury of New Yorkers selected in Trump Organization tax fraud trial

Jack Birle

October 28, 09:01 AM October 28, 09:01 AM

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A full jury has been selected in New York City for the tax fraud trial against the Trump Organization, overcoming concerns that finding an impartial jury in the Democratic Party bastion of the Big Apple would take a long time.

After just three days, 12 jurors have been picked: eight men and four women. The first seven jurors were sworn in Tuesday, and the remaining five were sworn in Thursday, per the Online News 72h.

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Officials have said they still need to find six alternate jurors but are optimistic the trial can begin with opening statements on Monday.

Former President Donald Trump has not been individually charged in this case, but Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has said there is a possibility he could still levy charges against him in the future.

Experts have previously warned about "stealth jurors" who could attempt to shield their biases against the former president, potentially impacting the case against the Trump Organization.

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The Trump Organization would be forced to pay fines and back taxes totaling roughly $1.6 million if found guilty by the jury, according to Bloomberg.

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