George Santos' Fraud Trial to Begin with Anonymous Jury
Federal judge rules out written juror questionnaires as trial preparations continue for former congressman facing multiple financial crime charges.
- Jury selection for George Santos' fraud trial starts September 9 with jurors' identities kept confidential.
- Santos' lawyers requested juror questionnaires due to extensive negative media coverage, but the judge denied it.
- Prosecutors plan to call over three dozen witnesses, including victims of Santos' alleged crimes.
- The trial is expected to last three weeks, focusing on charges of lying to Congress and misuse of campaign funds.
- Santos, expelled from Congress last year, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.