Podcast Summary
DA Bragg's testimony refusal: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg declined to testify before House Judiciary Committee on Trump case due to ongoing proceedings, potential conflicts, and need to protect justice. Bragg's office is evaluating new hearing date and better understanding proposed hearing.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has declined an invitation from the House Judiciary Committee to testify about ongoing state criminal proceedings against Donald Trump, citing potential conflicts and the need to protect the fair administration of justice. Bragg's office successfully prosecuted Trump on 34 felony counts, and the trial is ongoing with sentencing scheduled for July 11, 2024. The district attorney's office has a policy of cooperating with requests for testimony but needs to evaluate the propriety of allowing assistant district attorneys to testify publicly about active prosecutions. The proposed hearing date conflicts with ongoing trial proceedings, and the scope and purpose of the hearing have not been clearly defined. Bragg's office has requested an opportunity to engage with the committee staff to identify a new hearing date and better understand the proposed hearing.
Manhattan DA response to committee invitation: The Manhattan DA's office emphasized the importance of protecting ongoing criminal proceedings and New York's sovereign interest while expressing a willingness to engage with the committee. They requested clarity on the committee's intentions and the relevance of their inquiry to the ongoing investigation and made it clear they do not engage in PR stunts or gimmicks.
The Manhattan District Attorney's office, represented by Leslie B. Dubac, has responded to a committee invitation from Jim Jordan with caution and professionalism. Dubac expressed a willingness to engage with the committee but emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of ongoing criminal proceedings and New York's sovereign interest. The office also requested clarity on the committee's intentions and the relevance of their inquiry to the ongoing investigation. The district attorney's office made it clear that they do not engage in PR stunts or gimmicks and that they expect a lawful and well-defined scope of inquiry from the committee. The response from the Manhattan District Attorney's office highlights the importance of adhering to legal and ethical boundaries in the pursuit of justice and the need for clear communication and cooperation between different branches of government.
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Confirming attendance and written testimony: Witnesses are urged to confirm attendance and submit written testimony in advance for upcoming subcommittee hearing on alleged politically motivated prosecutions, but the framing of the hearing has raised concerns due to potential bias and lack of a valid basis.
The upcoming witness instruction sheet for the subcommittee hearing emphasizes the importance of confirming attendance and submitting written testimony in advance. Jim Jordan, who is leading the hearing despite not being a licensed lawyer, is inviting witnesses to discuss the "weaponization of the federal government" and alleged politically motivated prosecutions of federal officials by state and local prosecutors. However, the framing of the hearing has raised concerns due to the apparent predetermined outcome and attempts to spin narratives. If the hearing were framed neutrally, it may still lack a valid basis, but the current framing could taint the proceedings. This dynamic has led to chaotic hearings, with Democratic Congress members challenging the narrative presented by the MAGA Republicans.
Jordan v. Manhattan DA: Jordan and Manhattan DA's office may engage in discussions over subpoena but cannot comply before July 11th, setting up potential federal lawsuit and continued political tensions
The ongoing legal battle between Jim Jordan and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office over a subpoena has reached a new stage, with Alvin Bragg's attorney stating that they are open to engaging in discussions but cannot comply before July 11th due to active proceedings. This sets up the possibility of a federal lawsuit from Jordan's side, which the Manhattan DA's office can then counter by demonstrating their willingness to cooperate and accusing Jordan of bad faith actions. The situation highlights the ongoing political tensions between Democratic and Republican figures and the legal complexities involved in such disputes.