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In reply to the discussion: 2 Prosecutors Leading N.Y. Trump Inquiry Resign, Clouding Case's Future [View all]JohnSJ
(98,883 posts) The Bragg spokeswoman, Danielle Filson, confirmed the attorneys had left but declined to say why. She said the investigation into Trump and his business practices "is ongoing.
The lawyers resignations were first reported by the New York Times.
A person briefed on the criminal probe, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal information, said Bragg has signaled to others he is less interested in the case than was his predecessor, Cyrus R. Vance Jr., whose term ended at the end of 2021.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who has an active, parallel civil probe into Trumps business practices, may proceed alone with a civil lawsuit, the person added.
But Jamess office also has partnered with Bragg in the criminal investigation. On Wednesday, her spokeswoman, Delaney Kempner, said the criminal inquiry is ongoing and there is a robust team in place that is working on it."
The person briefed on the case said Jamess office had hoped Bragg and his team would be more aggressive than Vance and has been disappointed with his lack of interest.
Pomerantz, a former federal prosecutor, was working on the case against the former president without taking a salary. Dunne, who could not immediately be reached for comment, served as Vances general counsel.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/02/23/prosecutors-resign-trump-criminal-investigation/