Former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial could be over as soon as this week.
Closing arguments from both the prosecution and defense are set to begin Tuesday, with both sides getting the opportunity to walk the jury through the alleged crime. The jury will then hear jury instructions, which will provide them with the framework to use to decide a verdict.
A verdict in which Trump is acquitted or found guilty could also come as early as this week. Here are three things to look for as this historic trial wraps up.
Closing arguments
The prosecution and the defense will have the chance to address the jury with their closing arguments. Both statements are expected to be long and will likely last the entire day as lawyers give hourslong summaries of the evidence and witness testimony.The defense only needs to convince at least one juror that …