I think some are getting mixed up between New York County judge and SDNY

[nitpicker]

The former, Alvin Bragg, was elected last year to be New York County judge.

The current United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York is (Andre) Damian Williams Jr.

((So DON'T push the panic buttons yet about today's developments.))

[nitpicker]

1. I admit I did

Until I read more closely.

[vanlassie]

11. This OP requires correction.

[LisaL]

13. I am afraid you are still mixed up.

NT

[leftieNanner]

2. Alvin Bragg is the Manhattan DA, not a county judge

He was elected to replace Cy Vance. He took over the criminal investigation into TFG's company.

SDNY isn't involved in this case.

The NY State AG is investigating (and soon deposing) TFG's family for a civil case.

[DUgosh]

3. "Many people are saying "

Many people are spinning - it’s all about perception.

[Sneederbunk]

4. SDNY is essentially Garland.

And that does not make me feel any better.

[Ocelot II]

5. Alvin Bragg isn't a judge; he's the recently-elected NY County (Manhattan) DA.

The Manhattan DA's office, formerly headed by Cy Vance, has been investigating the Trump Org. for alleged fraudulent business practices, but two of its top prosecutors suddenly resigned. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/23/nyregion/trump-ny-fraud-investigation.html This is concerning because the US attorney for SDNY, the federal prosecutor, isn't involved in a Trump investigation. However, another investigation by Letitia James, the NY State AG, is ongoing and is related to tax evasion.

[LisaL]

6. If you are going to make an OP about people

being mixed up, at least don't add to the mix up.
Alvin Bragg is a Manhattan DA (Not a judge).
https://www.manhattanda.org/meet-alvin-bragg/

[elleng]

7. Legal process questions always confuse.

Bragg was elected as the New York County District Attorney, becoming the first African-American and the first person of color elected to that office. Wikipedia

Bragg has previously served as chief deputy attorney general of New York and as an assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York.

In June 2019, Bragg announced his candidacy for the 2021 Democratic Party nomination for New York County District Attorney, a position that was then held by Cy Vance.[9] Vance opted not to run for reelection.[11] Following the June 22, 2021, Democratic primary, Bragg led all candidates in the reported vote count. Tali Farhadian Weinstein conceded the primary to Bragg on July 2.[12] On November 2, 2021, Bragg defeated Republican Thomas Kenniff in the general election. He is the first African-American to be elected New York County District Attorney.[2]

Bragg was sworn into office on January 1, 2022.[13] On January 4, he announced that his office would no longer prosecute low-level offenses such as fare evasion, resisting arrest, prostitution, and cannabis-related misdemeanors unless accompanied by a felony charge. He also announced that his office would seek lesser charges for burglaries and store robberies where the offender "displays a dangerous instrument but does not create a genuine risk of physical harm".[14] On January 20, Bragg disputed what he described was a "legalistic" interpretation of his prosecution policy memo and indicated that he supported a zero tolerance policy for violent crimes.[15]


New York County
So what county is Manhattan in? Unsurprisingly, that would be New York County. In fact, each of New York City's five boroughs corresponds to its own county: Manhattan = New York County.Oct 8, 2021

[PoliticAverse]

8. Bragg is the District Attorney of New York county (aka Manhattan, New York City) n/t

[Carlitos Brigante]

9. This OP with wrong information ain't exactly helping. nt

[Princess Turandot]

10. This case is a NY County case, *not* a federal case..US Attorney Williams is not involved in it.

Also, Bragg is the Manhattan DA, not a judge. He's in charge of this particular Trump case.

[Blue Owl]

12. Keep the Slobfather's mob away from Letitia

[Fiendish Thingy]

14. I think YOU might be mixed up...

Bragg is the new Manhattan DA, (not a county judge) whose office has been pursuing a criminal investigation of Trump and his organization. His top two lead prosecutors resigned today.

Leticia James is the NY state AG, who is pursuing a civil case against Trump for fraud.

SDNY is federal and has nothing to do with this story.

[elleng]

15. However, So what county is Manhattan in?

New York County
So what county is Manhattan in? Unsurprisingly, that would be New York County. In fact, each of New York City's five boroughs corresponds to its own county: Manhattan = New York County.

[LisaL]

16. Bragg is not a judge. He is a recently elected DA.

NT

[elleng]

17. Correct, Bragg is not a judge.

Alvin Leonard Bragg Jr. (born October 21, 1973) is an American lawyer and Democratic politician from the state of New York. On November 2, 2021, Bragg was elected as the New York County District Attorney.

[Ocelot II]

18. You might want to edit your OP -

you've got it all wrong. Bragg is the new Manhattan DA, not a judge, and there does seem to be a problem because two of his top prosecutors who were working on the Trump case just quit. The SDNY has nothing to do with any of it. Maybe there's no cause to panic, but there is cause to wonder WTF is going on.

[choie]

19. He's not a judge, he's the Manhattan DA

nt