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Judge Requests Excerpt Line Numbers For Jury Testimony Review

Former U.S. President Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury, in New York City

During the trial, Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass informed the jury that the readback testimony currently amounts to approximately 35 pages. This indicates a significant amount of information that the jury will need to review to make an informed decision.

Following this revelation, Judge Juan Merchan took action by requesting the parties involved to provide him with the line numbers of the excerpts in question through his clerk. By doing so, the judge aims to address any disputes that may arise regarding the testimony, ensuring a fair and thorough examination of the evidence.

Judge requested line numbers for review to address disputes.
Prosecutor informed jury of 35 pages of readback testimony.
Judge aims for fair and thorough examination of evidence.

To facilitate the process, Judge Merchan instructed all parties to be prepared to reconvene at 9:30 a.m. the following day. This directive emphasizes the importance of timeliness and readiness in the legal proceedings, underscoring the need for efficiency and adherence to the court's schedule.

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