Mr. Santos's lawyers argue for extensive measures in jury selection to counterbalance the extraordinary challenges posed by the intertwining of political controversy, financial crimes, and media scrutiny in his case.
The federal prosecutors are prepared to present evidence against Mr. Santos, including accusations of swindling donors, falsifying campaign documents, and fabricating unemployment claims for government benefits.
Despite the option to plead guilty, Mr. Santos seems poised for trial, as indicated by the summoning of potential jurors, lining up of witnesses by prosecutors, and the court's scheduling leading up to a verdict near Election Day.
Collection
[
|
...
]