A man shockingly lit himself on fire in front of the New York courtroom housing Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. The man was gravely hurt as NYPD cops rapidly put out his flames, causing chaos among the packed crowd.
What happened?
As CNN anchor Laura Coates was reporting live about the ongoing Trump trial, an incident suddenly occurred right after. At first, she thought there was an ‘active shooter’ on the scene, but she took control of the situation and described what was happening at that moment.
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The individual was completely engulfed in flames, and witnesses described it as horrifying. Thankfully, NYPD acted immediately to put out the fire. According to reports, the individual was alive and receiving treatment despite his serious condition. The event occurred shortly after the trial’s jury selection process was completed.
Who is the man?
The man’s name is still unknown, but officials have labeled him as a “conspiracy theorist” based on early evidence. No proof suggests he deliberately targeted Trump or any other defendant in the trial.
Possible Motive
The man was seen by witnesses tossing flyers into the air before lighting himself on fire. The pamphlets referred to “evil billionaires,” and witnesses could not see any mention of Trump specifically.
Trial Details
The incident occurred shortly after the completion of jury selection for Trump’s trial, which centers on hush money paid to p*rn star Stormy Daniels. The trial marks the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
