Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg could bring charges against former president in Stormy Daniels hush money case
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An Atlanta-area prosecutor could bring racketeering and conspiracy charges in the investigation into Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, CNN reports today. The charges are being considered by Fulton county district attorney Fanni Willis, who convened a special grand jury to look into the attempt by the then-president and his allies to disrupt Joe Biden’s election victory in the state.
The inquiry is one of several stemming from Trump’s election subversion campaign, and CNN said Willis will likely make a charging decision “this spring” – meaning soon, because in North America, spring starts today. Here’s more from CNN:
Investigators have a large volume of substantial evidence related to a possible conspiracy from inside and outside the state, including recordings of phone calls, emails, text messages, documents, and testimony before a special grand jury.
Their work, the source said, underscores the belief that the push to help Trump was not just a grassroots effort that originated inside the state.
Continue reading…Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg could bring charges against former president in Stormy Daniels hush money caseSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailAn Atlanta-area prosecutor could bring racketeering and conspiracy charges in the investigation into Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, CNN reports today. The charges are being considered by Fulton county district attorney Fanni Willis, who convened a special grand jury to look into the attempt by the then-president and his allies to disrupt Joe Biden’s election victory in the state.The inquiry is one of several stemming from Trump’s election subversion campaign, and CNN said Willis will likely make a charging decision “this spring” – meaning soon, because in North America, spring starts today. Here’s more from CNN:Investigators have a large volume of substantial evidence related to a possible conspiracy from inside and outside the state, including recordings of phone calls, emails, text messages, documents, and testimony before a special grand jury.Their work, the source said, underscores the belief that the push to help Trump was not just a grassroots effort that originated inside the state. Continue reading…