Alvin Bragg

Bragg's office appears poised to bring criminal charges against Trump in connection with a hush-money payment made to a porn actress, Stormy Daniels.

Bragg’s office appears poised to bring criminal charges against Trump in connection with a hush-money payment made to a porn actress, Stormy Daniels, at the height of the 2016 presidential campaign. Though a person familiar with the Trump operations said they were not actively organizing protests, Trump’s comments raised alarms about how his followers might be incited to act. Bragg added that “as with all of our investigations, we will continue to apply the law evenly and fairly, and speak publicly only when appropriate.” In his email, Bragg didn’t identify Trump by name, referring only to the “public comments surrounding an ongoing investigation by this office.”

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sent an email to his staff Saturday saying he would not “tolerate attempts to intimidate our office” in response to ...

“We do not tolerate attempts to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York.” PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!” he [McCarthy posted](https://twitter.com/speakermccarthy/status/1637108358208421888). Eric Swalwell echoed](https://twitter.com/RepSwalwell/status/1637173781520171009). [tweeted](https://twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/status/1637153439367962625). [obtained by journalist Breanna Morello](https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1637241222493339651).

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sought to reassure his staff in an internal message Saturday that intimidation or threats against them would not be ...

He was [sentenced to three years in federal prison](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/michael-cohen-gets-3-years-cases-involving-stormy-daniels-lying-n946956) for that and other crimes. Trump said the payment was legal, and that he repaid Cohen. Cohen maintains the payment was made at Trump’s direction and that it was for the “principal purpose of influencing” the 2016 presidential election. Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen is a key witness in the case and testified before the grand jury this week. [ making the payment to Daniels](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-lawyer-puts-forward-stormy-daniels-hush-money-defense-s-not-crim-rcna75082). [possible Trump indictment](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/law-enforcement-agencies-are-prepping-possible-trump-indictment-early-rcna75493) as early as next week. [he'll meet with Manhattan DA again](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/michael-cohen-says-set-meet-manhattan-da-15th-time-rcna69695)in Trump probe [New York prosecutors convene grand jury](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/grand-jury-convened-trump-hush-money-probe-rcna68293)in Trump hush money probe Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sought to reassure his staff in an internal message Saturday that intimidation or threats against them would not be tolerated. [he'll meet with Manhattan DA again](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/michael-cohen-says-set-meet-manhattan-da-15th-time-rcna69695)in Trump probe [possible Trump indictment](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/law-enforcement-agencies-are-prepping-possible-trump-indictment-early-rcna75493)as early as next week [Trump invited to appear before grand jury](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-invited-appear-grand-jury-hush-money-probe-rcna74289)in hush-money probe [Michael Cohen finishes prison sentence](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/former-trump-fixer-michael-cohen-finishes-prison-sentence-n1284370) [supporters to protest](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-illegal-leaks-indicate-will-arrested-tuesday-ny-hush-money-rcna75577).

Alvin Bragg, 49, has been massively criticized for his soft on crime policies, which he has since walked back on, which saw career criminals running the ...

His claims come more than six years after Trump's lawyers paid Daniels a total of $130,000 to keep quiet about the affair, with New York prosecutors considering if he should face charges. Crimes have significantly dropped in the city since the start of 2023, with violent crimes currently down 0.2 percent compared to the same time last year. Insiders said there is still one more witness to testify before a grand jury, which could delay his potential arrest. During the altercation, Alba was apparently stabbed by Simon's girlfriend, who instigated the argument when her benefits card was declined. [Jose Alba, 61, with murder after he was attacked on July 1 ](/news/article-11089631/Bodega-clerk-charged-murder-stabbing-attacker-quit-job-fled-upstate.html)by 35-year-old Austin Simon. 'There has been no notification, other than illegal leaks from the Justice Dept. He even faced criticized from his fellow New York politicians, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, who opposed his bail laws that were letting criminals back out. Adams later revealed that just 10 criminals were responsible for nearly 500 crimes in the city, laying the blame for the repeated offending at Bragg's door. Alba defended himself and in the ensuing fight Simon was stabbed to death and the bodega worker was charged. To get there, you did something that is really bad.' The move by Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, was in direct contradiction to the position he laid out in a memo on his first full day on the job. Alba defended himself and in the ensuing fight Simon was stabbed to death and the bodega worker was charged

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andy McCarthy sounds the alarm on the "impending arrest" of former President Donald Trump on "One Nation with Brian Kilmeade.

Given all the security and logistical nightmare that's involved with this kind of proceeding with a former president, what I'd expect is they'll figure out a place for him to surrender in a secure area where the Secret Service will stay with him," McCarthy said. And then they'll have to get him to court where he'll be making an initial appearance before a judge." The NYPD would take fingerprints and photographs, but the mugshot would not be expected to be made public. attorney to the Southern District of New York, Andy McCarthy, joined " "The other I don't think he'll be arrested in the traditional sense of they'll place handcuffs on him and perp-walk him.

The Manhattan D.A said he would not "tolerate attempts to intimidate our office" in the wake of the former president's claims of upcoming arrest on Tuesday.

"We do not tolerate attempts to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York." "THEY'RE KILLING OUR NATION AS WE SIT BACK & WATCH. Investigators are also examining if any records were falsified when Cohen was reimbursed for the money, which was listed in company records as legal fees. [Nancy Pelosi](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/nancy-pelosi) described Trump's comments as "reckless" and said he "cannot hide from his violations of the law, disrespect for our elections and incitements to violence." While Bragg didn't identify Trump by name, the D.A. [calling for his supporters to protest ](https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-calls-protests-ahead-potential-tuesday-arrest-1788695)his apparent upcoming arrest amounted to incitement, with comparisons made between his social media comments and the speech he [gave on January 6 prior to the Capitol riot.](https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trumps-protest-call-arms-sparks-jan-6-comparisons-1788702)

Is Trump getting arrested? Manhattan DA Bragg said he won't be intimidated by Donald Trump saying he'll be arrested and calling for protest.

A spokesman later indicated the district attorney had given no notification to Trump an indictment was imminent. Bragg told his staff their safety "is our top priority" and said the office "will continue to coordinate" with the NYPD and Office of Court Administration on matters of security. "We do not tolerate attempts to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York," Bragg said in an email to staff obtained by ABC News.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg reassured staff in a memo Saturday that efforts to intimidate them or threaten the rule of law will not be tolerated ...

[Timeline: The probe into Trump's alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels](https://www.axios.com/2023/03/18/trump-stormy-daniels-payment-probe) [accused Bragg of](https://www.axios.com/2023/03/18/mccarthy-trump-manhattan-da-probe)an "outrageous abuse of power” and announced a congressional investigation into the matter. [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/18/manhattan-da-bragg-privately-warns-on-intimidation-threats-to-rule-of-law-00087745).