How long will Trump’s trial last? [Video]

(NEXSTAR) – A criminal trial against former President Donald Trump is currently underway in New York City courtroom, with prosecutors and Trump’s defense giving their opening arguments Monday.

Jury selection had taken just four days last week, though the trial itself could last months.

The trial concerns allegations that Trump had falsified business records related to a $130,000 payment made to his former lawyer Michael Cohen, who said Trump was reimbursing him for a hush-money payment made to adult film actress known as Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election. Daniels alleges she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006.

Trump, who currently faces 34 felony charges for falsifying records, has denied any wrongdoing, and has denied a sexual relationship with Daniels.

The prosecution is expected to call Daniels and Cohen as witnesses, as well as former Playboy playmate Karen McDougal, who claims she was paid $150,000 to in 2016 by the parent company of the National Enquirer for the rights to her …