"Academic psychologists tell us that between 65% and 75% of jurors make up their minds about a case after the opening statement.

What’s even more incredible is that 85% of those jurors maintain the position they formed after the opening statement once all evidence is received and the trial is closed."

A Harvard Law School professor previews the psychology of today's court proceedings:
https://theconversation.com/expect-lawyers-to-set-the-tone-in-trumps-hush-money-trial-with-dramatic-possibly-explosive-opening-arguments-228366
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Expect lawyers to set the tone in Trump’s hush money trial with dramatic, possibly explosive, opening arguments

In criminal trials, a majority of jurors make up their minds about a case after hearing the opening arguments from lawyers.

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