US District Judge Lewis Kaplan interviewed a pool of more than 40 qualified jurors, after dismissing dozens who could not serve for personal or professional reasons or would not be able to reach an impartial verdict.

Hunter Biden was charged last month with three counts related to lying on a federal form to acquire a Colt Cobra handgun in 2018 and for being an illegal drug user in possession of the gun.

Testimony in the Manhattan courtroom began following opening statements, with Donald Bender, a partner at Mazars USA and longtime accountant for Trump's businesses, as the state's first witness.

The ruling means Tesla will not have to face class action claims on behalf of much larger groups of vehicle owners.

Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is accused by James of inflating the value of his assets by billions of dollars to secure better loan and insurance terms.

The so-called 'omnibus law' is key to President Joko Widodo's legacy of economic reform as he prepares to leave office next year.

The trial comes a week after the judge presiding over the case found Trump liable for fraud and will largely concern the penalties he must face.

Although the autopsy had already determined he died by suicide, his family had filed an appeal asking for a more in-depth investigation into his death.

Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of fraud and conspiracy stemming from FTX's collapse in November 2022.

The scathing decision will make it easier for New York Attorney-General Letitia James to establish damages at a scheduled Oct 2 trial.

His defence team says such restrictions would violate his free speech rights as he runs for president as the clear front runner for the Republican nomination in 2024.

Lawyers for Lucy Letby, who maintains her innocence, have submitted an application seeking permission for an appeal against her convictions.