Prosecutors in New York criminal probe into Donald Trump abruptly resign
- The sudden departure of Carey Dunne and Mark Pomerantz throws the investigation into the ex-US president’s business dealings into question
- US media reported that the duo quit after New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg raised doubts about pursuing a case against Trump
The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former president Donald Trump and his business dealings suddenly resigned Wednesday, throwing the future of the probe into question.
A spokeswoman for District Attorney Alvin Bragg confirmed the resignations of Carey Dunne and former mafia prosecutor Mark Pomerantz. Both started on the probe under former District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jnr and were asked to stay when Bragg took office in January.
Dunne, the office’s former general counsel, argued before the US Supreme Court in a successful fight for Trump’s tax records. Pomerantz was brought out of private practice by Vance last year to add his expertise in white collar investigations to the probe.
“We are grateful for their service,” said Bragg’s spokeswoman, Danielle Filson. She declined to comment further, saying the investigation is ongoing.
The New York Times, citing sources, reported that Dunne and Pomerantz quit after Bragg raised doubts about pursuing a case against Trump.
Messages seeking comment were left for Dunne and Pomerantz.