Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Courthouse Where Trump Jury Is Being Selected
Witnesses say they saw a man pour liquid over his head and set himself on fire
The New York Police Department identified the man as 37-year-old David Buckel
A man set himself on fire across the street from the courthouse where Donald Trump's hush money trial is taking place, according to multiple reports.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon near the Lower Manhattan courthouse where jurors were being chosen for the criminal trial of Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen.
Witnesses say they saw a man pour liquid over his head and set himself on fire. The New York Police Department identified the man as 37-year-old David Buckel.
Buckel was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. His motive for setting himself on fire is unknown.
The incident occurred just days before the start of Trump's hush money trial. Cohen is accused of paying $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair with Trump.
The trial is expected to last several weeks. It is unclear if the incident involving Buckel will have an impact on the proceedings.
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