Judge Juan Merchan is currently presiding over the jury selection process in the case involving former President Donald Trump. During a recent court session, Judge Merchan addressed the time limits that would be allocated to lawyers for questioning potential jurors.
Typically, Judge Merchan allows 15 minutes for the first round of questioning by lawyers, followed by 10 minutes for subsequent rounds. However, recognizing the unique nature of this case, Judge Merchan sought input from the legal teams regarding their preferences.