Former prosecutors and legal experts are speaking out about the ongoing criminal investigation into the business dealings of former President Donald Trump by the Manhattan district attorney’s office.
Former assistant district attorney Daniel Bibb, who spent more than two decades trying murder cases in Manhattan, stated, “If it wasn’t Donald Trump, no prosecutor in the world would have touched this. If you and I did what Trump did, we never would have been charged.”
This sentiment was echoed by former Manhattan prosecutor turned criminal defense lawyer Mark Bederow, who said, “If Michael Cohen told you today was Wednesday, would you believe that unless you looked at your own calendar?”
The investigation has raised concerns about the credibility of the criminal justice system, particularly if charges are brought against a former president and current presidential candidate. Bederow added, “If you bring an unprecedented case like this against a former president and current presidential candidate, it’s essential for the credibility of the criminal justice system to present a clear and cogent explanation of your theory as opposed to saying ‘I don’t have to tell you.'”
Legal experts have also raised concerns about the lack of a detailed legal analysis by the district attorney’s office. Richard Hasen, an expert in election law and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles law school, stated, “The bottom line is that it’s murky, and the district attorney did not offer a detailed legal analysis as to how they can do this.”
Despite these concerns, some experts believe that the investigation may result in criminal charges against Trump or his business associates. The investigation has been ongoing for several years and has reportedly obtained millions of pages of documents and financial records related to the Trump Organization.
“If you bring an unprecedented case like this against a former president and current presidential candidate, it’s essential for the credibility of the criminal justice system to present a clear and cogent explanation of your theory as opposed to saying ‘I don’t have to tell you,'” Bederow said.
“If you come at the king, you best not miss.”
The investigation has been a source of controversy since it began, with Trump repeatedly denying any wrongdoing. Legal experts say that the outcome of the investigation could have significant implications for the future of American politics, particularly if a former president is charged with a crime.
Despite these concerns, some experts believe that the investigation may result in criminal charges against Trump or his business associates. The outcome of the investigation could have significant implications for the future of American politics.