The jury selection process in the criminal hush money case involving former President Donald Trump resumed for the third day in New York City. Newsweek has a reporter present in the courtroom, providing live updates on the proceedings.

As of just after 4:30 p.m. ET, the 12 jurors who will decide the case have been selected. Additionally, one alternate juror has been seated, leaving a need for five more alternates. Two more jurors were added, bringing the total to seven, after two previously seated jurors were dismissed earlier in the day.

During the selection process, the prosecution struck one prospective juror "for cause" after she admitted to discussing the case extensively with her coworkers at the court, expressing her inability to remain fair and impartial. The defense moved to strike another juror for cause who had a previous connection with Trump attorney Susan Necheles. The juror had stayed at Necheles' home and her husband had made public comments about reporting on the Trump White House, which the defense cited as potential bias.

At this point, the group of 18 potential jurors has stepped out of the courtroom, and both teams will now make decisions regarding this group. Each side has four peremptory strikes remaining. A new group of prospective jurors has entered the courtroom and will be sworn in but subsequently dismissed to return the next morning, marking the third panel of potential jurors.

During the selection process, a potential juror shared a light-hearted anecdote about seeing Trump shopping with his ex-wife Marla Maples, to which Trump responded with laughter. Another prospective juror expressed their mixed feelings about Trump, having positive personal experiences related to his building but differing political opinions about his presidency.

Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass reminded jurors that some witnesses in the case, including adult film star Stormy Daniels, former Playboy model Karen McDougal, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, and former Trump communications director and counselor Hope Hicks, may present a challenging testimony.

Amidst the questioning, one juror confessed concern that her knowledge of the legal system might influence her judgment. Trump's attorney Todd Blanche also apologized for the cold courtroom temperature.

The jury selection process continues tomorrow, highlighting the delicate task of finding impartial individuals to decide the outcome of the high-profile hush money case involving the former president.