Why a 'hung jury' strategy poses major problems for Trump: ex-federal prosecutor

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Why a 'hung jury' strategy poses major problems for Trump: ex-federal prosecutor

Justice Juan Merchan has made it clear that he wants to see former President Donald Trump's hush money/falsifying business records trial move along at a rapid pace, and he's getting his wish. Jury selection started on April 15, and on April 22, the prosecution's first witness — former National Enquirer Publisher David Pecker — was called to the stand. Pecker's testimony continued the following day, and MSNBC's Lisa Rubin predicted it would last …