Outside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial, a man reportedly set himself on fire.
Sources informed ABC News that Trump is currently inside the downtown Manhattan courthouse and has been informed about the fire outside.
The individual sustained severe burns and was transported from the scene on a stretcher. At present, it remains unclear whether the incident is connected to the ongoing criminal proceedings.
Trump is confronting felony charges linked to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This marks the inaugural instance in American history where a former president is being tried on criminal charges.
The trial commenced on Monday with the process of jury selection, concluding with the assembly of the full jury panel by mid-day Friday.
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