The latest twist in the New York criminal case against Donald Trump is one for the history books—or maybe the comedy channel. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is pulling out all the stops to keep the case alive, but his plans are unraveling faster than a cheap sweater.
Trump’s stunning presidential election victory has changed the game. Now, Bragg wants to delay sentencing until 2029. Legal experts—and let’s face it, common sense—say the move reeks of politics, not justice.
This is no small hiccup for Bragg and his Democratic allies. They’ve spent years trying to pin something, anything, on Trump. Yet now, their supposed ace in the hole is looking more like a joker.
Trump’s lawyers are fighting back, and with legal legends like Alan Dershowitz weighing in, the case against Trump might crumble before it even gets to sentencing.
Noted attorney Alan Dershowitz said Tuesday that President-elect Donald Trump’s attorneys should seek a writ of mandamus to prevent Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg from drawing the case out.
Bragg signed a legal filing opposing a motion by Trump’s attorneys to dismiss the case, instead urging New York Judge Juan Merchan to postpone sentencing until 2029, after Trump would leave office. Dershowitz accused Bragg of trying to “freeze” the case for his political gain. [Source: Daily Caller]
Alan Dershowitz, the Harvard Law professor who’s forgotten more about the law than most people will ever know, has called Bragg’s bluff. In his words, Bragg is trying to “freeze” the case for political gain.
Why freeze it, you ask? Simple: as long as the case is stuck in limbo, Trump can’t appeal. And without an appeal, that shaky conviction hangs over his head like a bad hairpiece.
Dershowitz has a plan, though. He’s advising Trump’s team to file a writ of mandamus—a legal Hail Mary that could force the courts to stop Bragg’s stalling tactics.
Dershowitz is confident the appellate court won’t allow such a blatant delay, especially since the case itself is built on legally questionable ground. As he put it, “There is no crime here.”
This isn’t just about Trump. It’s about the justice system and whether it’s being weaponized for political purposes. Bragg’s legal maneuvers may backfire spectacularly, especially with Trump now poised to wield presidential power.
His allies argue this is a desperate attempt to undermine his presidency before it even begins.
The media circus surrounding the case also highlights the double standards at play. While Trump is being dragged through the mud over debatable charges, many wonder why similar scrutiny hasn’t been applied to other political figures.
It’s a question that fuels Trump’s supporters and leaves Bragg looking less like a public servant and more like a partisan operator.
The clock is ticking for Bragg. Dershowitz predicts the courts will demand a resolution, either by sentencing Trump within 30 days or allowing his team to appeal immediately.
Either way, the “freeze” strategy is on thin ice. Meanwhile, Trump’s legal team is gearing up for a fight, with confidence that an appeal will overturn the conviction.
Trump’s presidency looms large over this case, adding an extra layer of drama.
If Bragg’s gambit fails, it could energize Trump’s base and discredit his critics. It’s not just a legal battle anymore—it’s a political showdown that could define the next four years.
Author: Bo Dogan