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Nevilledog

(51,157 posts)
Fri Mar 24, 2023, 09:23 PM Mar 2023

Letter sent to Bragg follows a wave of threats and highlights the security nightmare of a Trump indi

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-indictment-kick-long-term-security-nightmare-rcna76155

NEW YORK — A grand jury indictment of former President Donald Trump over the hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels could set off an unprecedented security challenge for law enforcement, according to law enforcement and security analysts.

There are the practical logistics, of course, involving security around the courthouse if Trump makes an appearance — an event that could draw crowds of supporters and detractors. An indictment would spark long-term issues, like responding to possible threats against law enforcement and judicial officials, as has occurred in other cases involving Trump.

The security challenges came into sharp view on Friday, as the FBI and the New York Police Department investigated a death threat and white powder sent to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office is leading the Trump hush money investigation. The DA's office said that the substance was not determined to be dangerous, but, according to law enforcement sources, it accompanied a letter that read, "ALVIN: I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Police this week set up bike rack barricades — the same kind that a pro-Trump mob dispensed with in seconds on Jan. 6, 2021 — around the New York courthouse where a grand jury is deliberating and where the indictment could come down. Capitol Police, who were overwhelmed by the mob on Jan. 6, also said they are on the lookout for threats and told staffers that they may see an increased law enforcement presence, as NBC News previously reported.

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Letter sent to Bragg follows a wave of threats and highlights the security nightmare of a Trump indi (Original Post) Nevilledog Mar 2023 OP
Dear NBC: there may be disorder, violence, etc., if Trump is NOT spooky3 Mar 2023 #1
+1000 PortTack Mar 2023 #2
☝️THIS!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2023 #4
Start arresting these fucking people now. onecaliberal Mar 2023 #3

spooky3

(34,462 posts)
1. Dear NBC: there may be disorder, violence, etc., if Trump is NOT
Fri Mar 24, 2023, 09:27 PM
Mar 2023

prosecuted. Injustice angers many people.

Stop pandering to the MAGATs.

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