DA Bragg's Attorneys' Fatal Error in 'Hush Money' Case: Trump's Legal Team Should Move for Dismissal
In a shocking turn of events, the legal team of former President Donald Trump has been advised to seek a dismissal of the case against him following a critical mistake made by the attorneys of Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg. The error occurred during the "hush money" case, which has placed Trump as the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial in a criminal case.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal. The case aims to prove that before the 2016 presidential election, Trump paid, or discussed paying, the two women not to disclose alleged affairs with them, thereby influencing voters as to his character.
Legal experts have raised concerns about whether prosecutors can convince a jury to convict Trump in the Stormy Daniels trial. A notable critic, Boston University legal professor Jed Handelsman Shugerman, wrote in the New York Times on Tuesday, stating that Bragg has made a "historic mistake" in taking the case.
Shugerman's critique highlights the vague allegation about "a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election," which he believes demeans true election interference cases. He argues that failing to report a campaign payment is a "small potatoes campaign-finance crime."
Adding to the controversy, DA Bragg's attorneys have made a fatal error in revealing the underlying crime in the 'hush money' case. This error has prompted calls for Trump's legal team to move for a dismissal of the charges. The revelation of this error has raised significant concerns about the integrity of the case against Trump and could potentially have a major impact on the trial's outcome.
As the case unfolds, the legal community and the public are watching closely to see how Trump's attorneys will respond to this critical development. If they do indeed seek a dismissal, it could have far-reaching implications for the prosecution's case and the public's perception of the Manhattan District Attorney's office.