Manhattan DA concerned that upcoming Trump book could hamper investigation

A forthcoming book by a former prosecutor could harm the ongoing criminal probe into former President Trump and his company, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said Wednesday.

A forthcoming book by a former prosecutor could harm the ongoing criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his family real estate company, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday.

That investigation led to the recent conviction of the Trump Organization and appeared to accelerate again on Tuesday when Bragg met with Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, about the hush payment Cohen says he helped arrange to Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress who alleged a long-denied affair with Trump.

MORE: Trump Organization sentenced to maximum fine following tax fraud conviction

The book's author, former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz, was assigned to the Trump case by then-District Attorney Cy Vance. Pomerantz and another senior prosecutor, Carey Dunne, quit last February over their disagreements with Bragg about how the case should proceed.

Pomerantz's publisher, Simon & Schuster, announced last week that the book, entitled "People vs. Donald Trump: An Inside Account," will be released next month.

PHOTO: Donald Trump speaks to the media while departing a polling station after voting in the US midterm elections at Morton and Barbara Mandel in Palm Beach, Florida.
Donald Trump speaks to the media while departing a polling station after voting in the US midterm elections at Morton and Barbara Mandel in Palm Beach, Florida.
Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP via Getty Images, FILE

Bragg's office sent a letter to both Simon & Schuster and Pomerantz, expressing concern that the book could interfere with the ongoing investigation.

"Based on the pre-publication descriptions of his book and the benefit of current knowledge of the matter, but without access to the manuscript, this Office believes there is a meaningful risk that the publication will materially prejudice ongoing criminal investigations and related adjudicative proceedings," read the letter, a copy of which was obtained by ABC News.

The letter was signed by Bragg's general counsel, Leslie Dubeck, and requested 60 days to review the manuscript, which would delay the Feb. 7 publication date.

MORE: Manhattan DA hires former DOJ official who previously investigated Trump Foundation

"The District Attorney's interest here is to protect the integrity of this Office's pending criminal investigations and proceedings regarding the former President," the letter said. "The Office urges Mr. Pomerantz not to take any further steps that would damage an ongoing criminal investigation."

In a statement provided to ABC News, Pomerantz said, "I am confident that all of my actions with respect to the Trump investigation, including the writing of my forthcoming book, are consistent with my legal and ethical obligations."

Representatives for Simon & Schuster told ABC News in a statement, "We stand behind Mark Pomerantz and his book, People vs. Donald Trump, and look forward to sharing this important and timely work with readers when it is published on February 7."

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Everton vs Newcastle: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

Image
Everton welcome Newcastle United to Goodison Park in the Premier League on Thursday evening. Both clubs are valiantly battling through desperately difficult surrounding circumstances. While Everton's modern iteration of the 'Dogs of War' rage against their ten-point deduction, putting a dent in the deficit by defeating Nottingham Forest on Saturday, a rapidly dwindling Newcastle squad continues to collect results, thrashing Manchester United in a laughably one-sided 1-0 victory while losing another player to injury. Here's everything you need to know about the meeting between two spirited outfits. What time does Everton vs Newcastle kick-off? Location : Liverpool, England Stadium : Goodison Park Date : Thursday 7 December Kick-off Time : 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT Referee : Tim Robinson VAR : David Coote Everton vs Newcastle H2H Record (Last Five Games) Everton : 1 win Newcastle : 4 wins Draws: 0 Last meeting: Everton 1-4 Newcastle (Premier League) - 27 April 2023...
Read more

Watch: Life Inside the Largest Aircraft Carrier in the World, Costing $13 Billion, in the Middle of the Ocean

Image
Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a feature of the Gerald R Ford Class, the world’s biggest aircraft carrier at sea. With a full load displacement of 100,000t and the 78m-wide flight deck, this amazing warship has the capacity to carry more than 75 aircraft and accommodate 4,539 personnel, including the ship’s company, air wing and other support staff. A carrier strike group is huge, consisting of roughly 7500 personnel. 1 Aircraft Carrier, 2 Guided Missile Cruisers, 2 Anti-Aircraft Warships, and 1-2 Anti-Submarine Destroyers or Frigates. 65 – 70 aircraft. Now multiply that by 11 for the US Navy alone. Maybe one day we’ll be able to spend all these billions of dollars toward something which isn’t for national defense, until then, I’m glad we’re able to do so. I was on the Oriskany and Ticonderoga between 66 and 69. Both ships had one enlisted mess. I remember during non flight days, it was get in line all day long. 2000 or so crew members waiting to get fed in a 3...
Read more

Abandoned Cat Is Adopted And He Can’t Stop Kissing His New Owner

Image
I am always saddened when we get a call at the shelter about an abandoned animal, but I’m also glad that I can help. In this story, a rescue center worker thanked the people who called them and did their best to rescue this cat.  Valentino was left on the street but luckily, a kind shelter worker found and rescued him.  This shabby orange cat was left on the street, presumably after his owners moved away. The shelter workers first thought he was a female cat because he was extremely malnourished and also neutered. The shelter worker that saved him says: “He just allowed to be picked up and he wasn’t moving. So it’s worse than I thought!” When they got to the veterinary clinic, the cat had a temperature, and as they examined him it was visible how skinny he was. His fur was shabby and he had patches of skin showing.  The vet examined him and his big forehead abscess.  He was in pretty ...
Read more