As jury selection for former President Donald Trump’s criminal case over hush-money payment allegations was nearing completion at the Manhattan Criminal Court, a shocking incident unfolded on live television. A man reportedly set himself ablaze near the courthouse, casting a dark shadow over the proceedings and raising questions about the security measures in place. This disturbing event is yet another example of how law and order appears to be deteriorating under Democratic leadership.
Law enforcement sources confirmed to The New York Post that around 1:30 p.m., a man ignited himself on fire outside the Manhattan Criminal Court. Identified by police as a 20-year-old who might be homeless, he set himself alight in a barricaded park opposite the courthouse located at 100 Centre Street.
The New York Post reported that one police officer was overheard approximately 20 minutes after the incident, saying, “Somebody set themselves on fire.”
This horrific act occurred just as the court was finalizing jury selection for Trump’s trial. The incident was captured in a graphic video, showing the man surrounded by flames while sitting in the park. As he writhed on the ground, law enforcement officials swiftly responded with fire extinguishers to quell the flames.
While this alarming event unfolded amidst Trump’s trial, it remains unclear whether there is any connection between them. Law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed what substance the man used to ignite himself or his current medical condition after being rushed to a local hospital. This incident, however, underscores the urgent need for more robust security measures and social services to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future.
Source: American Military News