Overview

• Jury selection for Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to begin on Monday, April 15, involving over 500 potential jurors.
• The trial will focus on payments made to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, aimed at preventing damage to Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
• Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, is expected to be a key witness, with the defense likely to challenge his credibility.
• Security measures are heightened around the Manhattan Criminal Court as the trial commences.
• Trump has denied all allegations, framing the charges as a politically motivated 'witch hunt.'