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Bragg’s Indictment of Trump

What underlying crime does Alvin Bragg's indictment of Donald Trump specify?

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Alvin Bragg's indictment alleges 34 times that Donald Trump falsified business records with "intent to commit another crime." However, it doesn't specify the crime. Nor does a "Statement of Facts" released by Bragg. When a reporter asked Bragg about this, he replied, "The indictment doesn't specify" the crime "because the law does not so require." In fact, the U.S. Constitution requires that "in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right" to "be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation." Continuing his reply, Bragg mentioned "false statements" and "the federal election law cap on contribution limits" without citing specific laws or explaining how a local prosecutor can charge someone based on a federal law. Federal prosecutors previously investigated those allegations and declined to prosecute, but Bragg claims to have "additional evidence" he has not yet released.





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