Legal experts are divided on the merits of the indictment against former President Donald Trump. Some argue that the case is politically motivated and lacks a clear underlying crime, while others say that the charges of falsifying business records and tax fraud are serious and could result in significant penalties if proven.
David Weinstein, a former federal prosecutor, told CNN that the charges against Trump are “not surprising” given the lengthy investigation into his business practices. He added that the case against Trump will likely hinge on the credibility of witnesses and documentary evidence.
Other legal experts have raised concerns about the statute of limitations for the charges, as well as questions about whether Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had jurisdiction to bring the case.
Some have also criticized the decision to bring charges against Trump after his legal team had been negotiating with prosecutors for months.
The outcome of the case remains uncertain, but it is clear that the charges against Trump have already sparked heated political debate.