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Overview
Alvin Leonard Bragg Jr. is the District Attorney of New York County (Manhattan), making history as the first Black person and first person of color to hold the position. He became internationally prominent for bringing the first-ever criminal indictment against a former U.S. president when he charged Donald Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Brought the first-ever criminal indictment against a former U.S. president, charging Donald Trump with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in March 2023
Criticized by predecessor Cyrus Vance Jr. supporters for initially pausing the Trump Organization investigation upon taking office in January 2022
Two senior prosecutors resigned in protest after Bragg paused the Trump investigation, publicly questioning his commitment to the case
Trump and Republican allies accused Bragg of politically motivated prosecution and weaponization of the justice system
Trump was convicted on all 34 counts on May 30, 2024, making it the first criminal conviction of a former U.S. president
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Defendant in People v. Trump
Allen Weisselberg
Key witness in Trump Organization prosecution
Michael Cohen
Star witness in Trump hush money trial
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
Education
- •Harvard University, BA 1995
- •Harvard Law School, JD 1999
Key Timeline
2022-01-01
Sworn in as Manhattan District Attorney
2022-02-23
Two senior prosecutors resign over pause in Trump investigation
2023-03-30
Grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump on 34 felony counts
2024-04-15
People v. Trump trial begins in Manhattan Criminal Court
2024-05-30
Jury convicts Trump on all 34 counts of falsifying business records