Bragg faces complaints from conservative groups after Trump verdict

Published June 11, 2024 3:27pm ET



Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is facing allegations of mishandling his role and duties from conservative organizations after the criminal conviction of former President Donald Trump in New York last month.

Nearly two weeks after a jury convicted Trump on 34 charges for falsifying business records in a case brought by Bragg, the Democratic district attorney, who campaigned on prosecuting Trump, is facing a host of complaints — including one from the Gun Owners of America, a pro-Second Amendment group accusing him of taking positions that stifle the free speech of pro-gun YouTubers. Bragg is separately accused of engaging in “racial and sex discrimination” through diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices, according to a complaint by America First Legal.

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