.@AWeissmann_ posits (as pure speculation, which is all we can do now) that maybe they're looking to charge Weisselberg on insurance fraud. That wouldn't exactly be an "unrelated" case, as was reported, but that's a nuance that could be lost in the reporting. in any event,
if that's what's happening, it does suggest to me some last-minute jitters on Bragg's part. I don't think that would be about the possibility the GJ would not return an indictment but rather that the case as indicted wouldn't be strong enough. Very strange development.
@harrylitman Holy crap this is getting to be a legal joke...Now words are sending rumbles through the twitter world today that Special Counsel Jack Smith will be indicting Trump tomorrow in the DOCS case Have you heard the same??
@harrylitman disagree! it cd just be the usual thing that happens as counsel for a defendant (here Weisselberg) tries to forge a last minute deal to avoid an indictment or lessen the blow. happens a lot! Anyway, all speculation on our parts as to what may be happening.
@harrylitman Maybe it’s not jitters, but an opportunity to make a strong case even stronger. Why not get Weisselberg to flip when the iron is hot?
@harrylitman Jitters now?? Seems like something that should have been considered before.
@harrylitman thinking more Mar-a-Lago because of National Security issues.
@harrylitman Oh please. Bragg is not the kind of prosecutor who gets last-minute jitters.