Opening statements in New York Trump trial set to begin

Opening statements in Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s falsified business records case against Donald Trump is set to begin on Monday morning.  

Jury selection wrapped up on Friday, with 12 jurors and six alternates being selected from a pool of dozens of New Yorkers. The trial is set to go until 2 pm on Monday due to Passover, according to Reuters. 

Speaking outside the courtroom before the hearing began, Trump said, "It's a very, very sad day in America," adding that the case was "election interference" and he could be on the campaign trail instead of being stuck in the Manhattan court room. 

Bragg has charged Trump with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Bragg has elevated what are usually misdemeanor charges to the level of a felony, claiming that the misdemeanors were committed in service to a greater crime. Bragg has not said what the felony crime is. 

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