China News Network, March 3 According to a copy of an email quoted by the US Political News Network (Politico) on the 19th, New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is responsible for investigating former US President Trump's payment of "hush money", said that "any attempt to intimidate the prosecutor's office or threaten the rule of law in New York will not be tolerated." This remark is believed to be in response to Trump's statement that he will be arrested on the 19st and calling on his supporters to "protest".
According to reports, Prague, the district attorney for Manhattan, New York, sent an email to office employees on the 18th, saying, "We will not tolerate any attempt to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York." ”
Infographic: Prague, District Attorney for Manhattan, New York.
"In the event of a threat against the prosecutor's office, our law enforcement officers will fully investigate it and ensure that safeguards are in place so that all 1600,<> employees have a safe working environment." Bragg added, "As with all of our investigations, the law will continue to be applied fairly and impartially, and to speak publicly in due course." ”
It is worth noting that Bragg did not mention Trump himself in the letter, only "public statements related to the current investigation."
A spokesman for the Prague office declined to comment.
Recently, senior officials familiar with the situation revealed that Trump may be indicted as early as next week for allegedly paying hush money to American "star" Daniels. Daniels previously identified Trump as having an extramarital affair with her in 2006 and paying her $2016,13 through a lawyer during the <> election for not being exposed. Trump vehemently denies this.
Infographic: Former US President Trump.
Trump posted on social media on the 18th, "The main candidate of the Republican Party and the former president of the United States will be arrested on the 21st. Protest, take our country back. ”
While a person familiar with Trump's actions said they were not actively organizing the protests, Trump's comments raised concerns that his followers could be incited to act.
According to NBC, relevant law enforcement agencies have begun preparations for possible riots in downtown New York, where the trial will take place if Trump is criminally charged for "hush money" cases.