The prosecution's opening statement sketched a seamy scheme meant to further the election of Donald J. Trump. His lawyer said the government's case is merely "34 pieces of paper."
Defense attorneys on Monday argued that former President Trump "is innocent," maintaining that he "had nothing to do" with the alleged hush money payments for which he is facing trial.
A panel of New Yorkers — 12 jurors and six alternates — was sworn in last Friday after four days of jury selection and will hear what is the first-ever criminal trial against a former U.S. commander-in-chief.
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