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Attorneys Argue Over Instructions Jury Will Receive Before Issuing Trump Verdict

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Attorneys Argue Over Instructions Jury Will Receive Before Issuing Trump Verdict
Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom at Manhattan Criminal Court with attorney Todd Blanche on May 21, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom at Manhattan Criminal Court with attorney Todd Blanche on May 21, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
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Supporters, family, and court officers watch as former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump next to his lawyer Todd Blanche (R), speaks to the press during his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 21, 2024. After approximately five weeks, 19 witnesses, reams of documents and a dash of salacious testimony, the prosecution against Donald Trump rested its case May 21, 2024, handing over to the defense before closing arguments expected next week. (MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Supporters, family, and court officers watch as former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump next to his lawyer Todd Blanche (R), speaks to the press during his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 21, 2024. After approximately five weeks, 19 witnesses, reams of documents and a dash of salacious testimony, the prosecution against Donald Trump rested its case May 21, 2024, handing over to the defense before closing arguments expected next week. MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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