New York's grand jury case against Donald Trump is ending without charges for the ex-president, as a lengthy criminal investigation into alleged manipulation of property assets to secure tax advantages or better loan rates is set to expire this week.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg inherited the case from former DA, Cyrus R. Vance Jr. According to the Washington Post, Bragg decided not to move forward and ask the grand jury to vote on charges - mostly because the new DA had major issues using former Trump fixer Michael Cohen as a star witness.
Bragg has said he will announce when the investigation is over, noting that even after the special grand jury disbanded, other grand juries hearing a broad range of criminal cases in New York would be available to take action in this one if needed.
The expiration of the grand jury comes after two senior prosecutors quit the case in February after claiming Bragg was stalling the inquiry.
Last week a judge held Trump in contempt for failing to provide James' office with business records - fining him $10,000 per day until he complies.
Trump's attorneys are appealing the order, as well as another one from New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron which require Trump and two of his adult children to be deposed by James' team.
Trump and team maintain they did nothing illegal regarding the Trump Organization's asset valuations - accusing James of waging lawfare against him in a personal vendetta.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/ny-case-against-trump-implodes-grand-jury-ends-no-charges
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