New grand jury seated to probe Trump business dealings, reports say
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New York prosecutors have convened a special grand jury to consider evidence in a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's business dealings, a person familiar with the case told CBS News. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity.
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