Former Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Cyrus Vance Jr. has said that former President Donald Trump’s comments criticizing the trial court and current DA Alvin Bragg may result in another “obstruction charge” against him. can strengthen, according to JEE News.
Speaking with Meet the Press, the former district attorney said: “I have to say, I was disturbed to hear the former president talk the way he talked about District Attorney Bragg and even the trial court last week. “
Donald Trump is facing a 2016 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. However, he has repeatedly denied all charges, claiming that he is the most innocent man in American history.
“I think if I were his lawyer — and, believe me, no one has ever called me to ask for advice — I would be mindful that I would commit another criminal offense. Do not act as obstruction of government administration, which is interfering. Intimidation or otherwise – operation of government,” he noted.
Vance, who also prosecuted the Trump Organization for tax evasion and fraud, also highlighted during the interview that “adding an obstruction count to the indictment could change the jury’s mind about the seriousness of the case.” They’re watching.”
Indictment of Donald Trump
Trump is allegedly involved in paying adult film star Stormy Daniels, making him the first former president to face criminal charges.
However, the exact charges are yet to be ascertained as the indictment is currently under seal.
According to JEE News, the charges against former President Trump could include more than 30 counts of business fraud.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and insisted he is “completely innocent” of all charges. He also vowed not to drop out of the 2024 presidential race despite facing criminal charges, accusing District Attorney Bragg of engaging in “political persecution and the highest level of election interference in history.”
The former president also appealed to his supporters to donate money to his legal defense, a plea that has since raised more than $2 million.
The money in question was paid to Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, to keep quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006.
Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, has said he coordinated payments to Daniels and another woman, Karen McDougal, who claimed to have had sex with Trump.
The former president initially denied any knowledge of the payment to Daniels but later admitted to paying Cohen.
Daniels’ attorney, Clark Brewster, emphasized that no one is above the law, and Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations in 2018, stood by his testimony and evidence provided to prosecutors. stay
