Jurors in the New York versus Trump trial are set to begin deliberations today as the historic criminal trial draws to a close, with the former president's fate now in the hands of 12 New Yorkers. Court resumed this morning at 10 Eastern, with Judge Mershon giving instructions to the jury, which should take about an hour before they begin deliberating.
Yesterday, jurors heard about eight hours of closing arguments, with the prosecution focusing on the credibility of their star witness, Michael Cohen. Trump's attorney, Todd Blanch, spent the majority of his closing arguments attacking Cohen's credibility, calling him the MVP of liars. Trump's legal spokesperson, Alina Haba, criticized the case, stating that there was no evidence showing Trump's intent to commit any crime.
After weeks of avoiding the trial, the Biden campaign showed up outside the courthouse for an event, with Hollywood actor Robert De Niro taking jabs at the former president. De Niro expressed his love for the city and criticized Trump, stating that he doesn't belong in the city.
The jury will deliberate until 4:30 this afternoon and continue tomorrow if a verdict is not reached. Deliberations could last anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks if needed.
