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(Dan Tri) – A man set himself on fire outside the trial of former US President Donald Trump in New York City, USA on April 19.
Self-immolation outside the trial of former President Donald Trump on April 19 (Photo: RT).
The self-immolation occurred on the afternoon of April 19 in the park opposite the criminal court in New York City, where the trial of former President Donald Trump is taking place.
The video shows a man engulfed in flames in an upright kneeling position with his hands behind his head.
The incident was broadcast live by several US news channels, including Fox and CNN.
After extinguishing the fire, police used a fire blanket to cover the man’s body before taking it to the ambulance.
Witnesses told CNN that the man scattered flyers before dousing himself with gasoline and lighting a match.
Police identified the man as Maxwell Azzarello from St Augustine, Florida and said the leaflets he sought to distribute `appeared to be of a propaganda nature`.
AFP reporters at the scene saw burned clothes scattered in the park, which had been blocked by authorities, while ambulances lined up nearby.
Laura Kavanagh, a New York City fire officer, said four officers suffered minor injuries in the incident.
Police said they will consider Azzarello a conspiracy theorist and begin an investigation on this basis.
The incident occurred when the court considered allegations that former President Donald Trump falsified records to cover up a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels at the end of the 2016 presidential campaign. This amount of money was allegedly
Mr. Trump will be limited in the courtroom most days, including his movements and ability to campaign, raise funds, and make calls.
Mr. Trump’s aides have planned rallies and other political events on Wednesdays and weekends.
Mr. Trump and President Joe Biden are expected to face off in the presidential election next November.