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Home Front: Politix
Bragg says he's 'absolutely' considering dropping murder charges against Jose Alba
2022-07-13
[NYPOST] Embattled Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told a group of bodega owners Tuesday that there is "absolutely" a chance he may drop the murder charge against worker Jose Alba, although he left himself plenty of wiggle room to still continue with the controversial case.
A chance? Somewhat greater than zero but not a likelihood? Golly.
Bragg has been barraged from all sides, including by Mayor Eric Adams, for charging Alba with the rap even though surveillance video clearly shows the Manhattan worker being attacked by an ex-con, who the clerk ended up stabbing in alleged self-defense.

The United Bodegas of America’s closed door-sit-down with Bragg at his Manhattan office was "very, very good," with the DA telling the group that Alba, 61, could see charges against him dropped, said Fernando Mateo, the group’s rep, after the huddle.

"We felt very good because his tone was very soothing. His demeanor was very direct, and he said, ’I don’t understand why people are jumping to conclusions. I have not made a determination. I am investigating,’" Mateo recalled Bragg saying when asked about Alba’s case.

"I asked, ’Do the possibilities exist that you will drop these charges?’ And he said, ’Absolutely.’"
Related:
Alvin Bragg: 2022-07-11 Video shows gangster's girlfriend pulled knife from bag and stabbed NYC bodega worker, 61, as he defended himself in dispute over $3: Fury as store worker is charged with murder for stabbing assailant while woman walks away scot free
Alvin Bragg: 2022-07-10 Mayor gives DA Bragg a pass for bodega worker murder charge
Alvin Bragg: 2022-07-08 Self-defense isn't a crime — it's time for Manhattan to ditch DA Alvin Bragg
Posted by:Fred

#11  With all "deliberate" speed.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2022-07-13 15:32  

#10  "I'll see which way the wind blows. Then carefully bend my spine accordingly."

Stay on him, folks. Alba did everyone a favor.
Posted by: Dron66046   2022-07-13 12:35  

#9  Showed his ass already.

Its not him, though, he is a mache of the policy trend, the policy destination, the policy ideal.

What of those who don't make the front page of DM?
Posted by: swksvolFF   2022-07-13 11:11  

#8  #5 Alba should have been given a Key To the City in a televised ceremony.
Posted by Besoeker

Or practice law ever again!
Posted by: Seeking Cure For Ignorance   2022-07-13 10:41  

#7  Sounds more like he's using the Alba case for political reasons.
He'll drop the charges, blame someone else ('the system') and then hope to come out the hero...
Posted by: CrazyFool   2022-07-13 09:24  

#6  Bragg should be sacked and never allowed to hold a public position again.
Posted by: DarthVader   2022-07-13 09:12  

#5  Alba should have been given a Key To the City in a televised ceremony.
Posted by: Besoeker   2022-07-13 08:32  

#4  

The arrest was more than likely to stem a potential George Floyd type situation.

WOKE, BLM, and the anti FASCISTS have created
blackmail situation of Violent acts. To the point, DA's and Politicians would rather violate the rights of a few over the costs of the organized LOOTING, RIOTING, physical attacks and murders sure to follow otherwise.

Posted by: NN2N1   2022-07-13 08:29  

#3  He already charged and set an asinine bail that he doesn't put on actual murderers. He's blowing smoke.
Posted by: Rob Crawford   2022-07-13 08:29  

#2  A couple more polls and maybe see what the calls from Albany are like. Then he'll decide.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-07-13 07:29  

#1  "Maybe", Possible", "a chance" said while fingers crossed behind back.

How about "will"?

And will charges ever be brought against the woman who stabbed the owner? Much less started the whole event?
Posted by: Seeking Cure For Ignorance   2022-07-13 01:14  

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