Judge Juan Merchan has indicated that in the event a verdict is reached in the ongoing trial, he plans to have the alternate jurors present in the courtroom. During a recent court session, Judge Merchan stated that the alternate jurors would be asked to sit in the front row once a decision is made.
'Having alternate jurors ready to step in is a common practice in trials to ensure that proceedings can continue smoothly in case a regular juror is unable to fulfill their duties. These alternate jurors are typically selected at the beginning of the trial and are kept on standby throughout the proceedings.
