Video: Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial in New York

Published April 19th, 2024 - 06:15 GMT
Video: Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial in New York
A fire extinguisher (C L) is left at the park across from Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City after a man reportedly set himself on fire during the trial of US President Donald Trump(Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Law enforcement officials informed The Post that a man lit himself on fire outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Friday afternoon while the former president Donald Trump's hush money trial was in progress.

Unsettling video showed him fully engulfed in flames while seated. As individuals with fire extinguishers hurried over, his blackened body began to twitch on the ground.

Unsettling video showed him fully engulfed in flames while seated. As individuals with fire extinguishers hurried over, his blackened body began to twitch on the ground.

The mystery surrounding the incident is increased by the lack of clarity about the person's identity and motivations at this time. According to NBC reports, the incident happened in the approved protest space outside the courtroom.

This development occurs as the trial moves into a pivotal phase after the last day of jury selection. CNN reported on the unfolding events outside the building, describing the terrifying scene in which a person was completely enveloped in flames amid the mayhem.

Spectators have expressed shock and anxiety over the episode, with many wondering what conditions led to the person's actions. Authorities are anticipated to carry out a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the facts and motivations behind this upsetting act as the trial goes on.

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