A court sketch depicts the second day of former President Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Jury selection for the alleged hush money case remains ongoing. (Christine Cornell)
"I definitely have concerns," she said, noting that her family and friends questioned if she was serving on the jury. "I don’t think I can be fair."
She also said she thought that "outside influence" would "interfere."
The woman also noted that she did not want aspects of her identity to be reported.
Judge Juan Merchan excused her and warned the press about covering the trial.
Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg arrives at Manhattan criminal court, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
After the departure of juror #2, six jurors have been sworn in. Twelve more jurors are needed before opening arguments can begin.
Former President Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has been charged by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The charges are related to alleged hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all counts. He has blasted the trial as pure politics, a "political persecution" and maintains his innocence. The former president is expected to testify during his trial.
"I tell the truth," Trump said last week, when asked about his possible testimony.
Trump is the first president in United States history to stand criminal trial.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Brooke Singman is a political correspondent and reporter for Fox News Digital, Fox News Channel and FOX Business.
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