According to Domenic Trunfio, a law professor at Syracuse University, Bragg is taking the correct approach.
Trunfio emphasized the significance of showing support to someone who is testifying in a case against the former president of the United States. It serves as a gesture to let them know that they are not alone in this process. By being present and offering support, it communicates the message, “Hey, I’m here for you.”
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During the proceedings, Trump attorney Todd Blanche questioned paralegal Georgia Longstreet about her understanding of how X (formerly Twitter) or Trump’s Truth Social network adds timestamps to social media posts. He specifically asked if she had firsthand knowledge of this process or if she could definitively identify the target of Trump’s statement, “If you go after me, I’m coming after you!”
“I understand what you’re saying. I have a lot of respect for that,” Bove replied.
Bragg did not provide any comments for this story, according to a spokesperson.
Trump has pleaded not guilty in the case, where he is facing 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. These documents were allegedly used to conceal “hush money” payments made in 2016 to adult film star Stormy Daniels. At that time, Daniels agreed not to publicly discuss a sexual encounter that Trump denies.
Diana Florence, who served under Bragg’s two predecessors, noted that it is highly unusual for a Manhattan D.A. to attend as many trial days as Bragg has, given that he has been present for approximately one-third of the 18-day trial.
According to Florence, District Attorneys (D.A.s) usually have a lot on their plate and are often occupied with various responsibilities that keep them from being present during trials. These responsibilities include advocating for legislation that pertains to law enforcement or their office, as well as reviewing other significant cases that are being presented before grand juries.
The inspiration for the bill came from a significant event that took place on April 25. The New York Court of Appeals made a decision that resulted in the overturning of the rape conviction of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
The office has also made significant indictments, including cases related to the murder of a man who was pushed in front of a subway, sex trafficking, a large-scale retail theft ring, and a notorious landlord who has been accused of harassing his tenants.
According to Florence and Trunfio, in high-profile cases such as the Weinstein case and the Trump case, the District Attorney’s approval is crucial. It is ultimately the District Attorney’s name that appears on the indictment.
Trunfio emphasized that this case stands out as the most significant criminal case witnessed in a century.
