Alvin Bragg

The New York prosecutor has been tight-lipped about his office's investigation into the former president, who could make history as the first to ever face a ...

He made similar claims during a federal law enforcement search of his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida, publicising that a “raid” was underway before law enforcement agencies did. Media outlets had previously reported that the former president could face possible criminal charges in New York; Mr Trump did not publicly announce whether he had been informed by law enforcement about any charges. As the chief deputy attorney general for the state of New York, Mr Bragg led a lawsuit against the Donald J Trump Foundation, which resulted in then-president Trump admitting that he used the organisation for political purposes and for his business under an alleged scheme that the office of New York attorney general called “a shocking pattern of illegality”. Mr Trump has continued to deny the affair. Cohen was allegedly repaid the money he gave to her in payments that could be grounds for felony falsification of business records. Notably, the case from federal prosecutors during the Trump administration who outlined Cohen’s actions made in service of then-President Trump. An early memo from Mr Bragg’s office said he would only seek jail time for the most serious offences with a goal to keep non-violent or first-time offenders out of jail, stressing that locking people up does not stop or slow crime. (Mr Zeldin’s campaign also aired a violent advert telling voters to cast their ballots “like their lives depended on it”.) [Criminologists](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3952764) have not made any meaningful connections between crime rates and so-called “progressive” prosecutors. I think I’ll be the first district attorney in Manhattan who’s had a semi-automatic weapon pointed at him. I think I’ll be the first district attorney in Manhattan who’s had a loved one re-enter from incarceration and stay with him,” he added. “I think I’ll be the first district attorney who’s had a homicide victim on his doorstop.

The 49-year-old Manhattan district attorney is reportedly ready to shake the national political firmament by bringing criminal charges against the former ...

He has noted that he, himself, has been the subject of three gunpoint stops by police in his life. Previously, he worked as an investigator for the New York City Council, following a prior stint in the attorney general's office. Before that, Bragg worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Bragg has said he will not allow his office to be intimidated by threats. Bragg, however, said he thought the evidence wasn't strong enough for a conviction. New York state's attorney general, Leticia James, also brought sweeping civil charges against Trump and his family based on much of the same information.

If Nancy Pelosi had gotten this letter… this is what she would do with it," said the MSNBC anchor.

Jim Jordan](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-demand-manhattan-da-bragg-turn-docs-related/story?id=97989381) (R-Ohio) that condemned the expected indictment of former President [Donald Trump](https://www.huffpost.com/news/topic/donald-trump). James Comer) and administration (Wisconsin Rep. “That would get the Pelosi rip faster than any paper she has handled since the Trump State of the Union address.”

Manhattan district attorney must decide whether to bring charges against Donald Trump for payments to Stormy Daniels.

He has since pointed to statistics showing fewer murders and shootings under his leadership. He went on to study at Harvard University before working as a civil rights lawyer and federal prosecutor. But on Monday night he was forced to make a rare statement saying his office would not be intimidated. “In addition to being the first black district attorney, I think I’ll probably be the first district attorney who’s had police point a gun at him,” he said following his victory. [while his main rival Ron DeSantis said of Mr Bragg](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/03/20/ron-desantis-donald-trump-arrest-politically-motivated/): "He, like other Soros-funded prosecutors, they weaponise their office to impose a political agenda on society at the expense of the rule of law and public safety.” [over an alleged affair with a porn star](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/03/21/stormy-daniels-donald-trump-arrest-2024-election/) - a revelation long forgotten in the malaise of one of the most turbulent periods in US political history - lies with one man.

The lead Manhattan prosecutor is being attacked by Republicans as he appears ready to charge Trump with a felony. Christopher Rhodes. by Christopher Rhodes.

With an arrest of Trump possibly happening this week, Bragg and his case against the former president will continue to be in the spotlight for some time. Ron DeSantis is asked about a possible Trump indictment. It’s up to Manhattan voters.” In the year since then, however, Bragg has secured a [conviction](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/13/politics/trump-org-sentencing/index.html) against the Trump Organization for tax fraud, leading to a $1.6 million fine. [March 20, 2023] As news spread that Bragg is getting ready to charge Trump, Republicans have continued to attack the prosecutor. [prosecutors](https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/06/politics/trump-manhattan-district-attorney-investigation/index.html) in Bragg’s office resigned after learning that Bragg would not move forward with criminal charges against the Trump Organization related to a series of shady financial dealings by the business. [presence](https://www.yahoo.com/news/alvin-bragg-the-progressive-prosecutor-who-could-take-down-donald-trump-211313485.html) and possible political ambitions. When he ran for office, Bragg campaigned on a platform that included tackling gun violence in the city while reducing incarceration, particularly at the city’s notorious Riker’s Island. He immediately blasts the Manhattan DA as a “Soros-funded prosecutor.” But then he also says, “look, I don’t know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star to secure silence over some type of alleged affair.” [March 19, 2023] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a rising Republican star and possible rival of Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, repeated the accusation that Bragg is a “Soros-funded prosecutor” (while also throwing shade at Trump for “paying hush money to a porn star.” DeSantis also criticized Bragg for not being tough on crime.

In a November 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, a former New York State deputy attorney general and Democratic candidate for Manhattan distr.

While Bragg could not prejudge any case as a candidate for Manhattan district attorney, his comments on the Cohen case suggest that he would take a thorough and independent approach to investigations involving the former president. Bragg's experience as a former deputy attorney general and his history of taking on Trump's company in civil suits could also provide insights into how he would approach investigations of Trump and his associates. Although Bragg stressed that he could not "prejudge" any case until he saw the evidence, he pointed out the "staggering" number of cases "swirling" around Trump, with Cohen's case standing out.

Alvin Bragg's decision to convene the grand jury early this year could lead to the first criminal charge against a former U.S. president. Here's what you need ...

Proceedings are closed to the public and there is no judge. That sparked a public protest by two prosecutors who were leading the investigation and resigned. [Eric Garner's mother](https://apnews.com/hub/eric-garner) as she pressured New York City officials for more accountability against the officers and commanders involved in her son's 2014 death by a police chokehold. Bragg won a tough Democratic primary and then the general election to become Manhattan's district attorney. Frank Hogan served for 31 years. He took over for retiring District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.

News emerged over the last few days that a felony indictment of former President Donald Trump seems likely in New York City, Trump's former home.

Weeks into his new job as Manhattan district attorney last year, Alvin Bragg faced a firestorm: Two senior prosecutors heading the office's four-year ...

A New York grand jury investigating hush payments made on Donald Trump's behalf during the 2016 presidential race spotlights prosecutor Alvin Bragg.

Proceedings are closed to the public and there is no judge. Answers to questions about the former president’s legal troubles](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-03-20/is-donald-trump-going-to-be-arrested-what-you-need-to-know) Shortly after taking office, he released a public memo promising the district attorney would no longer president](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-03-20/is-donald-trump-going-to-be-arrested-what-you-need-to-know). [Eric Garner’s mother](https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-eric-garner-family-settlement-20150714-story.html) as she pressured New York City officials for more accountability against the officers and commanders involved in her son’s 2014 death by a police chokehold. A district attorney also is a key political figure, particularly in New York where cases often involve defendants with immense wealth, fame and influence.

Alvin Bragg's office responded to House GOP demands that he testify about his investigation of Trump. "We will not be intimidated by attempts to undermine ...

Legal experts say it's unlikely that Bragg would appear before House lawmakers to testify about the investigation, largely because it remains ongoing. The request came amid reports that Trump may soon face criminal charges in the case. Our skilled, honest and dedicated lawyers remain hard at work," the spokesperson continued.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said his office would not be "intimidated" after House Republicans called for him to testify over reports he will ...

A Manhattan grand jury could go forward with an indictment of Trump as soon as the district attorney’s office is secured by law enforcement for expected protests. Falsifying business records in that way is a misdemeanor in New York, but it can be upped to a felony if the district attorney's office argues the falsification was done with the intent of concealing a second crime. DESANTIS 2024 CONTEST](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/indictment-trump-vs-desantis-2024-contest) "You are reportedly about to engage in an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority: the indictment of a former President of the United States and current declared candidate for that office. In light of the serious consequences of your actions, we expect that you will testify about what plainly appears to be a politically motivated prosecutorial decision," it continued. [calls from prominent House Republicans](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/republicans-decry-trump-indictment-abuse-of-power) for oversight will not deter its actions on the potential Trump indictment.

Alvin Bragg's decision to convene the grand jury early this year could lead to the first criminal charge against a former U.S. president. Bragg was elected as ...

Manhattan district attorney is one of the most high-profile prosecution jobs in the world, dramatized on TV shows like "Law & Order" and "Blue Bloods." Alvin Bragg's decision to convene the grand jury early this year could lead to the first criminal charge against a former U.S. A New York grand jury investigating hush payments made on Donald Trump's behalf during the 2016 presidential campaign has refocused attention on the Manhattan district attorney steering the case. Bragg won a tough Democratic primary and then the general election to become Manhattan's district attorney. Proceedings are closed to the public and there is no judge. Manhattan district attorney has been dramatized on TV shows like "Law & Order" and "Blue Bloods."

Donald Trump might be arrested for the Stormy Daniels hush money payoff but House Republicans are trying to discredit Alvin Bragg and Michael Cohen first.

Cohen said at the time that he [lied to protect “Individual 1,”](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/individual-1-trump-emerges-as-a-central-subject-of-mueller-probe/2018/11/29/e3968994-f3f7-11e8-80d0-f7e1948d55f4_story.html) again a [reference to Trump](https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/michael-cohen-named-trump-individual-1-here-s-why-prosecutors-ncna947016). (What if the “woke FBI” decided not to prosecute a member of antifa? The Justice Department declined to pursue a prosecution in 2019; the letter suggests it’s because of “President Trump’s announcement that he would be a candidate for President in 2024.” But that wasn’t “the only intervening factor,” as claimed. The chairs try to justify their letter as something other than offering political cover for Trump. According to [the Associated Press article](https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/29/michael-cohen-making-surprise-court-appearance-in-new-york-1026107) the leaders cite in a footnote, “Cohen admitted making false statements in 2017 to the U.S. [pleaded guilty in 2018](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/ex-trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-discussing-plea-deal-prosecutors-n902571) for his role in the hush money scheme. [likely to be a weird one](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-arrested-know-trumps-possible-indictment-rcna75594). [such a charge may be a tricky one](https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/new-york-indict-trump-soon-case-riskier-appears-rcna75324) to prove under New York state law. For example, Leo Glickman, an election and civil rights lawyer, said of Bragg to the Post, “I’m very curious to see what he does, because it is novel, but that doesn’t make it nonviable.” Stanford law professor Robert Weisberg, [writing at Slate last year](https://slate.com/author/robert-weisberg), described Turley’s recent output as “Republican sycophancy rendered in a sober scholarly tone.” True to his word, on Monday [three GOP committee chairs sent a letter](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-gop-chairmen-ask-manhattan-d-alvin-bragg-testify-trump-probe-rcna75754) to New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg accusing him of “an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority.” The letter from Reps.

One-term president has called on supporters to 'protest' if he is arrested.

Sen. Rand Paul tweeted Tuesday that he believed Manhattan's District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be put in jail for pursuing an indictment of former ...

'A Trump indictment would be a disgusting abuse of power. 'I don't know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star to secure silence over some type of alleged affair. Republicans are calling a potential indictment politically motivated as Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (left) is a Democrat and Trump (right) is a Republican Rand Paul tweeted Tuesday that he believed Manhattan's District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be put in jail for pursuing an indictment of former President Donald Trump [Rand Paul](/news/rand_paul/index.html) tweeted Tuesday that he believed Manhattan's District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be put in jail for pursuing an indictment of former President [Donald Trump](/news/donald_trump/index.html). Republican Senator demands Alvin Bragg is put in JAIL: Rand Paul says Trump indictment would be a 'disgusting abuse of power' and calls for Manhattan DA to be thrown behind bars

If Donald Trump is to be indicted, Bragg would be the first prosecutor to bring criminal charges against a former U.S. president.

As speculation mounts that Donald Trump could soon be indicted over hush money payments, Alvin Bragg may have to make a history-making decision.

In every prosecution, we follow the law without fear or favor to uncover the truth. If the grand jury does indict Trump, the logistics of bringing him in for fingerprinting for an arraignment will be an enormous test of Bragg's ability to coordinate with the former president, his lawyers, the Secret Service and the police. We will not be intimidated by attempts to undermine the justice process, nor will we let baseless accusations deter us from fairly applying the law ... And something that we want to know: were federal funds involved? - If the grand jury votes to indict, it would be the first time a former president has been indicted. But I do give [Bragg] credit for starting from scratch, building his own case and making sure that he feels comfortable with it."

I am proud that under my administration this office has now repatriated 950 antiquities to 17 countries,” said District Attorney Bragg.

Since its creation, the ATU has returned almost 2,500 antiquities to 23 countries and valued at more than $238 million. Since its creation, the ATU has recovered nearly 4,500 antiquities stolen from 28 countries and valued at more than $360 million. White loaned the group to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2000, where they remained on display until March of this year, when it was seized by the Office. It was looted and smuggled into Switzerland, where it was cleaned and restored by Fritz and Harry Bürki, the Zurich-based restorers and business partners of Robert Hecht. This group of objects compromises five human and animal figures carved from marble, and was looted from the island of Euboea by a Greek trafficker who smuggled the pieces into Switzerland. We are honored to join our partners today in the repatriation of this priceless cultural heritage to the people of Greece.” It was seized by the Office in February of this year during a joint investigation with multiple foreign law enforcement agencies. “Antiquities trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar business with looters and smugglers turning a profit at the expense of cultural heritage, and Greece – long acknowledged as the cradle of Western Civilization – is especially susceptible to this type of criminal enterprise,” said Special Agent in Charge for HSI in New York Ivan J. and were a valued part of life in the ancient world. The antiquities were returned during a repatriation ceremony at the Greek Consulate attended by Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, Consul General Konstantinos Konstantinou, and Ivan J. The close relationship and cooperation that has been built over the last years between Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Hellenic Republic, guarantees that many more successes will follow”. Bragg, Jr., announced today the return of 29 looted antiquities to the People of Greece.

The big picture: Bragg, a Democrat who became Manhattan's first Black district attorney in 2022, is steering the high-profile grand jury investigation over ...

[he will be arrested](https://www.axios.com/2023/03/18/donald-trump-indictment-protests-new-york)this week as part of the probe and called for protests. [Grand juries](https://apnews.com/article/trump-grand-jury-stormy-daniels-investigation-bragg-fec69a819de645549f10c0ab61f3ea72//), whose proceedings are closed to the public, have been criticized as being favorable to prosecutors. [The DA is tasked with](https://www.manhattanda.org/criminal-justice-system/#:~:text=The%20District%20Attorney's%20Office%20represents,Cyrus%20R.) prosecuting crimes in Manhattan and leads an office of more than 500 attorneys. [McCarthy orders probe of district attorney investigating Trump](https://www.axios.com/2023/03/18/mccarthy-trump-manhattan-da-probe) [have feared the New York case](https://www.axios.com/2023/03/21/democrats-see-downside-trump-new-york-case) could be a political loser for them. [told his staff over the weekend](https://www.axios.com/2023/03/20/desantis-alvin-bragg-trump-indictment)— following Trump's call for protests over his possible arrest — that efforts to intimidate the district attorney's office would not be tolerated. [billionaire Democratic investor George Soros](https://www.axios.com/2021/04/05/george-soros-biden-infrastructure). [Manhattan district attorney's office](https://www.axios.com/2019/08/01/trump-organization-subpoenaed-stormy-daniels-hush-money)earlier this month [invited Trump to testify](https://www.axios.com/2023/03/10/trump-invited-new-york-grand-jury-hush-money-probe)before a New York grand jury as part of the probe into the hush money payment, signaling that the ex-president could face criminal charges. [2019 subpoenaed the Trump Organization](https://www.axios.com/2019/08/01/trump-organization-subpoenaed-stormy-daniels-hush-money) for records related to the hush money payment. [Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg](https://www.axios.com/2023/03/20/desantis-alvin-bragg-trump-indictment) is at the forefront of the potentially historic indictment of [former President Trump](https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump) over his alleged role in a hush money scheme. [succeeded Cyrus Vance](https://www.axios.com/2021/03/12/trump-investigation-manhattan-cy-vance), a Democrat who in 2021 said he would not run for a fourth term. [Politics & Policy](https://www.axios.com/politics-policy)

Alvin Bragg could become the first prosecutor to criminally charge a former president. Here's what to know about the Manhattan district attorney.

[the indictment of former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/07/steve-bannon-legal-troubles-trump/8009415001/) over an alleged fundraising scheme. [Is Donald Trump likely to be arrested soon? Will he be indicted?](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/18/what-we-know-donald-trump-indictment/11498610002/) Here's what we know about the process](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/20/trump-mugshot-arrested-indictment-manhattan-court/11508361002/) Before I was 21 years old, I had a gun pointed at me six times: three by police officers and three by people who were not police officers. I had a knife to my neck, a semi-automatic gun to my head, and a homicide victim on my doorstep,” [Here are the possible charges in the New York investigation](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/20/donald-trump-new-york-charges-possible-michael-cohen-stormy-daniels/11508179002/) Bragg previously served as both a New York state and federal prosecutor. [Manhattan District Attorney.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/15/stormy-daniels-meets-prosecutors-hush-money-probe/11479182002/) Bragg was born in Manhattan, New York and grew up in Harlem. Who is Alvin Bragg? [ for Trump.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/21/trump-rally-waco-texas-history-raid-on-branch-davidian-compound/11510179002/)

Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, appears poised to indict former President Donald J. Trump, and the political firestorm has already begun.

Mr. Foxx said that the fact that Mr. Vance had authorized the prosecutors leading the inquiry into Mr. That transformed the race in which Mr. And Mr. Trump, then president, fought the investigation at every turn, even as Mr. Like many of the prosecutors who have orbited the former president, Mr. That emphasis on the law is in part informed by Mr. “We’re looking at the facts and the law,” Mr. As the district attorney’s investigation against the former president began to heat up, Mr. It is unlikely that Mr. Bragg entered the race for district attorney expecting to indict Mr.