Trump’s Fourth Day in Hush Money Trial: Man Dies After Setting Himself on Fire

In a shocking turn of events, a man set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s trial is taking place. The man, identified as Maxwell Azzarello, a 37-year-old from Florida, was declared deceased by hospital staff after the incident.

Azzarello, described as an “investigative researcher,” posted a conspiracy-laden manifesto online just moments before the tragic incident. This incident added a somber note to the ongoing trial, where a full panel of 18 jurors have been seated to hear the evidence against Trump in the criminal New York hush money trial.

After four days of jury selection, the final alternate jurors were picked on Friday, paving the way for opening arguments to begin on Monday. The trial proceedings will wrap up early on Monday and Tuesday for the Passover holiday, with court running from 9:30 am until 2 pm on both days.

The trial has garnered significant attention, with key players involved and a historic moment as Trump appears as a criminal defendant for the first time. The former president faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to cover up alleged affairs before the 2016 election.

As the trial continues, the shocking incident outside the courthouse serves as a reminder of the intensity and emotions surrounding the case. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.