Man sets himself on fire near court where Trump's criminal trial is underway
CBSN
Emergency crews rushed away a person on a stretcher after a fire was extinguished outside the courthouse where jury selection for former President Donald Trump's trial is taking place. Witnesses say they saw a man pour liquid over his head and set himself on fire.
Multiple people, including a guest being interviewed by CNN, witnessed the incident at Collect Pond Park.
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