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Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial in a Shocking Protest

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A man's fiery protest outside a courthouse where Trump's trial was happening has left everyone stunned. Read on to find out more!

A man, Maxwell Azzarello from Florida, shocked onlookers by setting himself on fire in protest outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's hush-money trial was unfolding. Despite emergency crews rushing to extinguish the flames, Azzarello suffered critical injuries and was taken to the hospital. Trump was reportedly inside the courthouse during the disturbing incident.

The man, carrying conspiracy-theory pamphlets, was in a designated protest area when he doused himself in liquid and ignited the flames, causing chaos and disbelief among spectators and authorities. The shocking self-immolation occurred as jury selection was ongoing for the trial of the former President.

While Azzarello's motive for the extreme act remains unclear, the dramatic scene outside the courthouse added a chilling twist to the already tense atmosphere surrounding the Trump trial. The incident highlighted the passion and extremism that can sometimes accompany political protests, leaving many questioning the lengths people are willing to go to make a statement.

In a tragic turn of events, Azzarello succumbed to his injuries, emphasizing the grave consequences of such drastic actions. The aftermath of the incident serves as a stark reminder of the powerful emotions and potential dangers that can arise amidst high-stakes trials and political tensions, urging for peaceful and constructive forms of protest in the future.

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Man sets himself on fire outside N.Y. courthouse where Trump trial ... (CBC.ca)

A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place, but he did not appear ...

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Man dies after setting himself on fire outside courthouse where ... (NBC News)

The man, whom police identified as Maxwell Azzarello of St. Augustine, Florida, was in the designated protest area outside. No time of death was given by police ...

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Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial (ABC News)

The man, Maxwell Azzarello, was badly burned and taken to a hospital in critical condition, officials said. Trump was inside the downtown Manhattan courthouse ...

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Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Courthouse Where Trump Is on Trial (The New York Times)

A man set himself on fire on Friday afternoon near the Lower Manhattan courthouse where jurors were being chosen for the criminal trial of former President ...

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Man sets himself on fire outside of Trump's New York hush-money trial (Aljazeera.com)

US emergency crews doused the flames and took the man away on stretcher. He remains in critical condition.

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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial (BBC News)

Police said the man, who was in a critical condition after the incident, had pamphlets on a "conspiracy theory".

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Man sets self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial ... (CTV News)

A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place as jury selection ...

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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money ... (BBC News)

Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.

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Man sets himself on fire in protest area outside Trump hush money ... (NBC Southern California)

The trial will place Trump in a Manhattan courtroom for weeks, forcing him to juggle his dual role as criminal defendant and political candidate ...

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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial has died (Sky News)

The fire broke out after jury selection for Trump's hush money trial ended with 12 people, and six alternatives, chosen to decide whether the former US ...

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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court dies (Aljazeera.com)

Police had earlier said the Florida man was being viewed as 'sort of a conspiracy theorist'.

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A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump was on trial tested news organizations on how quickly they could respond to ...

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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries ... (CTV News)

A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former U.S. President Donald Trump is on trial has died, ...

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