Highlights from Day 4 of Trump’s hush money trial Alternates were selected today, a day after the 12-person jury was seated, and the court held a hearing on the scope of the prosecution's cross-examination should Trump testify. What to know about Trump's hush money trial Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial resumed today in New York City for the fourth day. Alternate jurors were selected before the court held what's known as a Sandoval hearing to discuss the scope of the prosecution's cross-examination if Trump decides to testify. Trump later told reporters he will take the stand. A man set himself on fire outside the courthouse this afternoon, just before the trial took a break for lunch. The man, whom police identified as Maxwell Azzarello of St. Augustine, Fla., was in the designated protest area. Yesterday, state Judge Juan Merchan swore in 12 jurors after dismissing two who were already selected after they rais...