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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.
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