Blatant Election Interference:
Judicial Watch (JW) obtained copy of an engagement letter from Gibson, Dunn &
Crutcher to Bragg, confirming that it had been retained by N.Y. D.A. Bragg for the
purpose of suing Rep. Jim Jordan in an effort to shut down the House Judiciary
Committee’s investigation into Bragg’s unprecedented indictment of former
Pres. Trump. [$900/hour for partners and $500/hour for associates]
House Judiciary Committee stated that Bragg has been investigating Pres. Trump
since at least 2018, looking for some legal theory on which to bring charges. The
facts have “been known for years”. “Michael Cohen, Bragg’s star witness, pleaded
guilty over four years ago to charges based on the same facts at issue in the
impending indictment. By July 2019, however federal prosecutors determined
that no additional people would be charged alongside Cohen.
Legal scholars (both GOP & Dem) say Bragg is attempting to “shoehorn” the same
case with identical facts into a new prosecution, resurrecting a so-called “zombie
case, using a tenuous and untested legal theory”. Even the Washington Post
quoted ‘legal experts’ as calling Bragg’s actions ‘unusual’ because prosecutors
have repeatedly examined the long-established details but decided not to
pursue charges.”
House says: “Bragg’s unjustified, malicious prosecution is not only corrupt but it is
also a waste of taxpayer funds as he tried to thwart a legitimate House
investigation into his attempt to interfere in the 2024 election. Bragg should
focus on taking dangerous criminals off the streets of New York.”
