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House Judiciary releases new report accusing DA Bragg of political prosecution

The House Judiciary Committee released a report on Thursday accusing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of conducting a political prosecution against former President Donald Trump. The report claims that the Manhattan District Attorney's Office (DANY) has been weaponizing the criminal justice system to investigate every aspect of Trump's personal and business life since at least 2018, searching for any legal basis to charge him. The committee uses evidence from former Special Assistant District Attorney Mark F. Pomerantz’s book, which allegedly describes his work at the Manhattan DA's office and pressure to charge Trump. The report argues that Bragg charged Trump with 34 felony counts using an untested legal theory that elevated misdemeanor allegations to a felony. The timing and basis of the prosecution suggest political motivations, according to the committee. The report also highlights concerns about the credibility of Bragg's star witness, Michael Cohen, a convicted perjurer with a history of lying to Congress.