United States Manhattan DA Says Trump Created False Expectation of Arrest NonoMarch 24, 20230159 views The district attorney of Manhattan, Alvin Bragg, has fired back at former US President Donald Trump after recent grand jury chaos prompted congressional Republicans to call for an investigation into Bragg’s prosecution of Trump. In a letter addressed to congressional Republicans, Bragg stated that Trump was to blame for the chaos surrounding the grand jury. According to Bragg, Trump “created a false expectation that he would be arrested.” Bragg’s letter comes as the grand jury was postponed for the second time in a week, further adding to the confusion and speculation surrounding the case. The grand jury investigation centers on allegations that Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, engaged in criminal activities, including tax fraud and insurance fraud, over several years. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has accused Bragg of pursuing a politically motivated campaign against him. In response to Bragg’s letter, Trump released a statement accusing the DA of using the grand jury as a political tool to further his own agenda. “The Witch Hunt continues. It is now being revealed that the grand jury in Manhattan had a lot of Democrats and that the DA knew all of the details about the charges so he could leak illegally to the media,” Trump said. The former president also accused Bragg of attempting to distract from his own failures as DA, including the recent surge in crime and gun violence in the city. “Alvin Bragg and the Democrats are playing politics with the justice system, and it’s hurting innocent people. They’re too busy trying to take down a political opponent to focus on public safety, and that’s just unacceptable,” Trump said. The ongoing feud between Trump and Bragg has cast a shadow over the grand jury investigation, raising questions about the impartiality and fairness of the process. Supporters of Trump have argued that the investigation is politically motivated and is an attempt to undermine the former president’s legacy. On the other hand, supporters of Bragg have accused Trump of attempting to obstruct justice and evade accountability for his alleged criminal activities. The grand jury investigation is expected to continue for several more months, with both sides eagerly awaiting the outcome. Regardless of the outcome, the ongoing feud between Trump and Bragg has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the justice system. In particular, there is a growing call for reforms to the grand jury system, which is often shrouded in secrecy and lacks the transparency of other criminal proceedings. Critics argue that the lack of transparency and accountability in the grand jury system can lead to abuses of power and undermine public trust in the justice system as a whole. To address these concerns, there have been calls for reforms to increase transparency and accountability in the grand jury system, such as allowing for public access to proceedings and requiring prosecutors to provide evidence to the grand jury. By implementing such reforms, it is hoped that the justice system can become more effective, efficient, and fair, allowing for greater public trust and confidence in the rule of law. Whatever the outcome of the ongoing grand jury investigation, it is clear that the current system is not perfect and that reforms are needed to ensure that justice is delivered fairly and impartially. As the debate over the grand jury investigation and its implications for the justice system continues, it is important for all stakeholders to work together to find solutions that are in the best interests of justice, fairness, and public trust.