Judge in Trump's upcoming hush money trial to limit disclosure of jurors' identities

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures on stage during a campaign rally in Richmond, Virginia, Mar. 2, 2024.in New York agreed on Thursday to limit the disclosure of the names and other identifying information of jurors, finding "there is a likelihood of bribery, jury tampering, or of physical injury or harassment of juror."

Judge Juan Merchan's order did not include a ruling on the Manhattan district attorney's request for a limited gag order on the former president.Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to get underway March 25 in New York City.Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures on stage during a campaign rally in Richmond, Virginia, Mar. 2, 2024.

Merchan said he agreed there was good cause for a protective order because "the People demonstrate that Defendant has an extensive history of publicly and repeatedly attacking trial jurors and grand jurors."

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