Judge Merchan Rejects Request To Toss Alvin Bragg Charges On Presidential Immunity Basis

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : The trial evidence, according to Merchan on Monday, was "entirely to unofficial conduct and thus, receive no immunity protections.""Further, even if this Court were to deem all of the contested evidence, both preserved and unpreserved, as official conduct falling within the outer perimeter of Defendant's Presidential authority, it would still find that the People's use of these acts as evidence of the decidedly personal acts of falsifying business records poses no danger of intrusion on the authority and function of the Executive Branch, a conclusion amply supported by non-motive-related evidence," Merchan wrote.
38% : "This lawless case should have never been brought, and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed, as President Trump must be allowed to continue the Presidential Transition process, and execute the vital duties of the presidency, unobstructed by the remains of this, or any other, Witch Hunt.""The sooner these hoaxes end, the sooner our country can unite behind President Trump for the betterment of all Americans," he added.
27% : Bragg brought charges against Trump, and the inquiry was initiated by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance.
25% : As part of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office's years-long investigation into the president-elect, Trump entered a not guilty plea to 34 charges of first-degree falsification of business documents.
24% : They further stated that Bragg's "ridiculous suggestion that they could simply resume proceedings after President Trump leaves Office, more than a decade after they commenced their investigation in 2018, is not an option."Stay informed!
17% : ""The case would never have been brought were it not for President Trump's political views, the transformative national movement established under his leadership, and the political threat that he poses to entrenched, corrupt politicians in Washington, D.C. and beyond," Trump attorneys said.
16% : The decision followed in July when President-elect Trump and his staff asked Merchan to reverse the guilty conviction in New York v. Trump, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding how presidents are immune from prosecution for official actions.
14% : Earlier this month, Trump attorneys officially requested to "immediately" dismiss charges against the president-elect in New York v. Trump, declaring the "failed lawfare" case "should never have been brought.

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