The House Judiciary Committee will hold a field hearing on April 17 titled, “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan.”
As part of the announcement for the hearing, Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) tweeted, “Alvin Bragg’s radical pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime in New York City.”
“Next week, the Judiciary Committee will examine these policies during a field hearing in Manhattan,” Jordan continued.
Following Trump’s arraignment, Jordan alleged Bragg acted in “unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority,” stating in a letter, “In light of the serious consequences of your actions, we expect that you will testify about what plainly appears to be a politically motivated prosecutorial decision.”
Reporting from Law and Crime:
Jordan’s press secretary Russell Dye didn’t immediately respond to Law&Crime’s voicemail requesting comment, and details about the hearing remain scarce outside the New York Post, the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid that broke the first details about the proceedings. The Post’s source said that Jordan hasn’t “ruled out” inviting Bragg and will try to hear from “victims” of the DA’s “failure to prosecute.” No witness list is currently available, and Bragg’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
