Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Courthouse

An unidentified individual set themselves on fire across the street from a Manhattan courthouse just minutes after the full jury was selected in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial that alleges falsification of business records.

The dramatic incident was captured on video, which shows what appears to be a backpack, a can of gas, and a man kneeling and holding his head with his hands as a raging fire engulfs him.

Several people can be heard screaming in the background, while an unidentified witness calls for someone to bring a fire extinguisher.

The blaze continues to rage for about half a minute with the figure then seen falling backwards.

Moments later a group of people, including several police officers, are seen running up to the burning man. The first person to arrive on the scene attempts to put out the fire with what looks to be a suit jacket before retreating, possible due to the intensity of the flames.

Soon after, someone arrives with a fire extinguisher and begins to douse the burning man, putting the flames out.