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(27,778 posts) Thu Jul 21, 2022, 03:43 PM Jul 2022

Manhattan DA backed off indicting Trump because he was 'focused on the risk that we could lose': ex- [View all]

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Manhattan DA backed off indicting Trump because he was 'focused on the risk that we could lose': ex-prosecutor

A special prosecutor who quit the team earlier this year says Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. backed off from the notion of indicting former President Donald Trump because he was worried about losing the case.

The investigation had probed whether Trump fraudulently overvalued multiple assets to secure loans and then undervalued them to minimize taxes.

It was launched by Bragg's predecessor Cyrus Vance, with Bragg taking over the case when he took office in January.

https://www.rawstory.com/manhattan-da-backed-off-indicting-trump-because-he-was-worried-they-didn-t-have-enough-evidence-ex-prosecutor/

Bullshit.....you take it to the grand jury and find out if you have a case.....

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Manhattan DA backed off indicting Trump because he was 'focused on the risk that we could lose': ex- [View all] turbinetree Jul 2022 OP

Says the guy who won't get re-elected FakeNoose Jul 2022 #1

Democracy is lost by cowards. C_U_L8R Jul 2022 #2

It's disgusting the way grown-ass men cower before this orange clown Walleye Jul 2022 #3

Ain't that the truth? Novara Jul 2022 #26

Putin has Trumps balls in his vise and he's a male human. jaxexpat Jul 2022 #63

Well the Democratic men aren't afraid of him. Just the stupid GOP Walleye Jul 2022 #64

This is why TFG and spawn always land on their feet. MontanaMama Jul 2022 #4

Same here, I'm so fucken fed up with this crap. Trump slithers away but they'll throw a kid in RKP5637 Jul 2022 #13

He nothing to brag about as a DA/ Historic NY Jul 2022 #5

It plays out like some grade Z movie. Absolutely incredible. What a damn fool!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2022 #6

Wait, I thought it was ongoing? Bragg wouldn't lie, would he? spanone Jul 2022 #7

Right? Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #11

trump skates again... spanone Jul 2022 #14

Fucking coward. fightforfreedom Jul 2022 #8

Exactly Rebl2 Jul 2022 #45

Coward choie Jul 2022 #9

The timidity is sickening. dalton99a Jul 2022 #10

Pomerantz, a guy who knows, said the case was good. Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #12

As a Manhattanite choie Jul 2022 #15

Good. fightforfreedom Jul 2022 #32

So all that "he's being bribed/blackmailed" ranting here was...worthless? brooklynite Jul 2022 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author brush Jul 2022 #19

Was he lying when he said investigation was ongoing or is he lying now saying he didn't want to lose spanone Jul 2022 #22

You understand this is worse right?! No seriously this is a 100% bullshit assed reason not to go ... uponit7771 Jul 2022 #29

That's Always Worthless, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2022 #33

Whatever Bragg does would not defend the country... brooklynite Jul 2022 #35

Such A Quibble Is Beneath You, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2022 #48

Sorry but I see too many people who's focus is "get Trump for anything" brooklynite Jul 2022 #55

I'd Prefer Getting Him For Seditious Conspiracy, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2022 #58

Why did you post this? Leith Jul 2022 #38

It Was Certainly a Rude Post The Magistrate Jul 2022 #51

Bet he knows by now after watching the J6 hearings... brush Jul 2022 #17

Yup. Major failure on his part. nt SunSeeker Jul 2022 #60

Bullshit. 2naSalit Jul 2022 #18

"He picked this Bragg guy" brooklynite Jul 2022 #36

Endorsed by the guy... 2naSalit Jul 2022 #65

Bada Bing The Wizard Jul 2022 #57

Sure does... 2naSalit Jul 2022 #66

He needs to stop worrying about his score card Mr.Bill Jul 2022 #20

********THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 ******** uponit7771 Jul 2022 #30

Hear Hear, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2022 #49

Bragg... Wuddles440 Jul 2022 #21

If true, what bs Catherine Vincent Jul 2022 #23

+1, The sussann case was a 100% lost cause on the merits form start and I'm pissed the judge ... uponit7771 Jul 2022 #31

I wonder how Pomerantz feels about that. gldstwmn Jul 2022 #24

The Manhattan DA is too timid LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #25

So what happens when the state's AG finds corruption? Novara Jul 2022 #27

The statute of limitations will have probably expired. gab13by13 Jul 2022 #34

I'll bet he LOVES the best seats at the shows The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2022 #28

Bearing in mind, you know nothing about his lifestyle, right? brooklynite Jul 2022 #37

Sounds serious. Torchlight Jul 2022 #42

Hence the "I'll bet..." The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2022 #43

Maybe he has another reason, one that is much less self-serving. NCjack Jul 2022 #39

Well, we knew the guy was incompetent, din't we? Baitball Blogger Jul 2022 #40

Yellow moniss Jul 2022 #41

He should be fired. Snackshack Jul 2022 #44

Elected officials don't get fired. brooklynite Jul 2022 #67

Personally, I think it's because every real estate developer in NYC does the same thing. mjvpi Jul 2022 #46

That's Cold Fact, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2022 #52

But then, which valuation are real estate taxes based on? Is NYC benefitting from inflated prices? mjvpi Jul 2022 #53

Pure bullshit duckworth969 Jul 2022 #47

Merry Fitzmas Everyone!! oswaldactedalone Jul 2022 #50

Trump bribes and threatens The Wizard Jul 2022 #54

I have an idea... slightlv Jul 2022 #56

One doesn't get to be Manhattan DA by being faint of heart dlk Jul 2022 #59

sometimes they become insanely afraid of trying a case for fear of no slam dunk. Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #61

Grand jury who heard it all were released and evidence returned. Sickening. Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #62