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The full jury of 12 has been seated in the hush money trial against Donald Trump, the first criminal trial against a former US president. After around three days of questioning, the prosecution, defence and Judge Juan Merchan agreed on 12 jurors on Thursday. At least one of six alternate jurors has also been selected. The search for the other five replacement candidates would continue on Friday before the opening statements could begin, possibly as soon as Monday, Merchan explained. Two jurors who had been selected on Tuesday were excused on Thursday. One woman was concerned that her identity …