With a full 12-person jury and one alternate juror sworn in Thursday, Judge Juan Merchan has called a pool of 96 potential jurors to his Manhattan courtroom in hope of finding five more alternate jurors for the first trial of a former president, which is expected to last roughly six weeks.

The final stage of jury selection Friday wasn’t without its drama as multiple potential jurors got emotional. One potential panelist broke down in the jury box as she recalled her own incarceration that occurred about a decade ago. Another two also became emotional over the seriousness of the case. All three of those jurors were excused.

A full jury has been selected in former President Trump’s hush money case, setting the stage for opening remarks to begin Monday. After nearly 200 prospective jurors were