Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Secures Historic Conviction of Former President Trump for Business Record Falsification

New York, New York, USA United States of America
Bragg thanked his staff after the conviction and faced criticism for politically motivated prosecution or misuse of resources.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg secured a historic conviction of former President Trump for business record falsification on May 31, 2024.
Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels during his presidential campaign.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Secures Historic Conviction of Former President Trump for Business Record Falsification

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made history on May 31, 2024, when a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to an adult-film actress. The trial marked the first time an American president had been indicted and convicted in criminal court.

Bragg, born and raised in Harlem, attended Trinity and Harvard before earning a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law. He thanked his staff for their patience and hard work after the conviction.

The case against Trump involved payments made to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office argued that these payments were intended to suppress damaging information about Trump's extramarital affair with Daniels, which could have affected the outcome of the election.

Bragg faced criticism from some quarters for bringing the case against Trump. Some commentators questioned whether it was a politically motivated prosecution or a misuse of resources. However, Bragg and his team remained steadfast in their pursuit of justice.

The conviction came after several high-profile cases involving public figures, including former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik and former Trump advisor Paul Manafort. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office also investigated the Trump Foundation, which was dissolved by court order to resolve claims of misuse of charitable funds.

The trial marked a significant moment in American history, with implications for the rule of law and political accountability. It remains to be seen what impact this conviction will have on Trump's political career and on the broader debate about public corruption and white-collar crime.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Could the case against Trump be considered politically motivated?
  • Is it proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump intentionally falsified business records?

Sources

74%

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This reluctant prosecutor just made Donald Trump a felon

Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Saturday, 01 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg secured a place in history as the first prosecutor to land a conviction against an American president.
    • Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts by a jury in Manhattan Criminal Court.
    • Bragg acknowledged the enormity of what his team had taken on and thanked them for their hard work during the trial.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (5%)
    The article contains editorializing and pontification from the author. The author describes the conviction of Donald Trump as 'one of the most dazzling feats of jurisprudence the nation has seen' and 'a hell of a record to run on'. These statements are not factual, but rather opinions expressed by the author.
    • But in the meantime, it raises President Trump’s stature as a candidate. He is now in a special category as a martyr to injustices that have embarrassed us around the world that make us look like a banana republic.
    • For Democrats, this is an opportunity to unite behind him and talk about how this is a man who does care about accountability.
    • Indeed, the conviction Thursday drew immediate praise and gratitude from Democrats...
    • The Harlem Democrat, who at times seemed like a reluctant participant in a trial he launched, secured a place in history as the first prosecutor to land the conviction of an American president.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states 'Indeed, the conviction Thursday drew immediate praise and gratitude from Democrats,' and 'That's a clear message for a prosecutor who had a rough start, politically.' These statements imply that the opinions of Democrats hold weight in determining the validity or significance of Bragg's actions. Additionally, there is an instance of inflammatory rhetoric when it states 'This is what (Russian President) Putin does. This is what (Chinese President) Xi does. And we are now doing the same.' This statement unfairly compares Bragg's actions to those of authoritarian leaders, implying that his actions are undemocratic or unjust.
    • Indeed, the conviction Thursday drew immediate praise and gratitude from Democrats,
    • That's a clear message for a prosecutor who had a rough start, politically.
  • Bias (80%)
    The article expresses political bias by describing Trump as a 'unique threat to democracy' and quoting Democrats praising Bragg for prosecuting Trump. It also implies that Republicans are wrong in their criticism of the case.
    • For Democrats, this is an opportunity to unite behind him and talk about how this is a man who does care about accountability
      • Indeed, the conviction Thursday drew immediate praise and gratitude from Democrats, who see the former president as a unique threat to democracy
        • It's easily one of the most dazzling feats of jurisprudence the nation has seen
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        99%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        The jurors just rendered a verdict on Bragg’s critics, too

        The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Colbert I. Friday, 31 May 2024 20:49
        • Unique Points
          • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg secured a guilty verdict against former president Donald Trump on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to an adult-film actress.
          • “Bragg, born and raised in Harlem, attended Trinity and Harvard before earning a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law.”
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (95%)
          The author makes several appeals to authority by mentioning the credentials and accomplishments of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. This is not a fallacy if the information provided is true and relevant to the argument being made. However, it can be seen as an attempt to bolster credibility through association with respected institutions and individuals.
          • Bragg, born and raised in Harlem, attended Trinity, an elite private school on New York City’s West Side, before going on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Harvard and a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law.
          • That Bragg had secured the conviction of Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization chief financial officer, on 15 felony counts.
          • That he had won a six-count indictment against Trump’s former strategist Stephen K. Bannon on money laundering and conspiracy charges in a case that has yet to go to trial.
          • And that with the New York State attorney general’s office, Bragg oversaw the investigation against the Trump Foundation that was dissolved by court order to resolve claims of misuse of charitable funds.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        99%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        The Trump Case May Come to Define Alvin Bragg. He Has Other Work to Do.

        The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Jonah E. Friday, 31 May 2024 23:04
        • Unique Points
          • Alvin L. Bragg, Manhattan district attorney, won a case against Donald J. Trump that will define his career.
          • Bragg thanked his staff for their patience and hard work after the conviction.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        86%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Gregg Jarrett: I've never seen such a disgraceful abuse of our legal system

        Fox News Media Saturday, 01 June 2024 12:59
        • Unique Points
          • Gregg Jarrett: I’ve never seen such a disgraceful abuse of our legal system
        • Accuracy
          • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg secured a place in history as the first prosecutor to land a conviction against an American president.
          • Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts by a jury in Manhattan Criminal Court.
          • Bragg acknowledged the enormity of what his team had taken on and thanked them for their hard work during the trial.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        99%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Alvin Bragg Was Right, His Critics Were Wrong

        The American Prospect Ryan Cooper Friday, 31 May 2024 13:00
        • Unique Points
          • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted former President Donald Trump in early 2023
          • Trump is accused of falsifying business records, including payments to Michael Cohen for hush money to Stormy Daniels
          • Jury delivered guilty verdict on all 34 felony counts against Trump
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (95%)
          The author expresses a clear political bias in favor of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and against former President Donald Trump. The author criticizes those who were skeptical of the case against Trump and argues that they were wrong. The author also implies that politics played a role in the decision to prosecute Trump, but ultimately concludes that Bragg was right to do so.
          • And I suspect politics did play a role here.
            • But I think the biggest factor is that Bragg seemed to be influenced by politics.
              • It's hard to guess why so many Trump critics didn’t like this case.
                • Yet it turned out that the Bragg case was solid.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication