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E. Jean Carroll walks outside Manhattan Federal Court on the day of the second civil trial, after she accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of raping her decades ago, in New York City, U.S., January 25, 2024.

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Putting a former president on trial, Step 1: Secret jurors

Former US President Donald Trump has been found liable for defaming E. Jean Carroll when called her a liar after she accused him of sexual abuse. Now nine jurors are deciding how much he should pay her in damages. Who are they? Nobody knows.

The selection process grilled 80 potential jurors about their political engagement, news sources, and other issues meant to turn up disqualifying biases. But a judge ordered the identities of those chosen to be kept secret. Why? To protect them from influence or harassment from Trump or his supporters.

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