Juror quits Trump hush-money trial over fears she could be identified

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Summary

Jury selection has resumed on day three of Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York
A juror who was selected earlier this week has been excused over fears her identity was made public
Dozens were dismissed on Monday and Tuesday after saying they could not be impartial
It marks the first time that a former US president has faced a criminal trial
On Tuesday, the judge reprimanded Trump for muttering at a potential juror and has also warned his lawyers over their line of questioning
Trump is accused of trying to cover up a $130,000 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election - which he won
Daniels claims she and Trump had sex in 2006, and she was then paid by Trump's then-lawyer Michael Cohen to stay quiet about it
Trump is accused of falsifying his business records by saying the money he gave Cohen was for legal fees
He has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of fraud and also denies having an affair with Daniels