Prospective juror once stayed at defense attorney's house
After individual questioning, Judge Merchan dismissed a prospective juror after prosecutors raised concern about her preexisting knowledge of the case and asked to strike her for cause.
"I'm worried that I know too much," she said under questioning. "I am worried that it is going to seep in in some way."
Trump's lawyers attempted to strike another juror who previously interacted with defense attorney Susan Necheles in a personal setting.
"She stayed at my house overnight," Necheles said.
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Merchan declined to strike the potential juror after she said she could follow the court's instructions and be a fair juror.
"One time in 50 years," Merchan said about the overnight stay.
"I know her husband very well," Necheles acknowledged.
"He is not in the jury," Merchan responded.