Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has had a historic year, from the first indictment of a former United States President to joining the battle against ghost guns.
Bragg sat down with amNewYork Metro to reflect on 2023 as well as provide a look into the future.
The eyes of the world zeroed in on the Manhattan DA in March and April of 2023 after a grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump for an alleged hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. The moment sent shockwaves throughout the nation with some lauding Bragg for prosecuting the case, while others expressed harsh criticism of him, leading to death threats.
On March 24, a white substance was sent to his office along with a sinister message, Bragg told amNewYork Metro. He said it made him worry for the safety of his staff.
“When I think about that time, as an employer, I think of the people who work in our mailroom. They are on the front lines opening white powder and we have protocols for that but, you know, that’s not something anyone signed up for,” Bragg said.
Bragg also admitted that he harbored some frustration given the Trump case. While he said the case is extremely important, he said he fears his office is being defined by it and that the public will lose focus on the other work he says his staff is doing. He said some of the other work, for instance, includes prosecuting individuals involved in building scams, as well as going after construction companies that put their workers’ safety at risk.
Throughout 2023, Bragg announced several high-profile indictments, including a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that saw more than 20 individuals led through the halls of Manhattan Criminal Court. The DA explained that the issue has become an important one to him due to the dangers involved in that line of work.
“It’s a basic contract: You go to work, you’re supposed to be safe. You work an honest day, you…
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