Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to Testify Before Congress Post-Trump Sentencing
Alvin Bragg agrees to testify after former President Trump's sentencing, citing scheduling conflicts and ongoing legal proceedings.
- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan requested Bragg's testimony on June 13, which Bragg declined due to scheduling conflicts.
- Bragg's office emphasized the need to protect the integrity of the ongoing prosecution against Trump.
- The DA's office is committed to voluntary cooperation and will negotiate a new date for the testimony.
- Trump was found guilty on 34 counts related to falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments.
- Prosecutor Matthew Colangelo may also testify, pending evaluation of propriety by Bragg's office.