Alvin Bragg drops charges against anti-Israel protesters and faces threats after Trump's conviction
- Progressive Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg dropped charges against anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University.
- Bragg received over 100 threats after successfully prosecuting former President Trump on 34 felony counts.
- The decision to drop charges led to increased threats towards Bragg post Trump's conviction.
Columbia University protestors stormed Hamilton Hall and were arrested by the NYPD after barricading themselves inside the building. The protesters, including Columbia students and employees, faced charges of trespassing. The district attorney's office offered some protesters an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, but they rejected the offer. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, known for prosecuting Donald Trump, has faced a surge in threats and abusive messages following the hush money case. The threats, many racist in nature, have escalated significantly, prompting concerns for Bragg's safety. The New York Court of Appeals rejected Trump's demand to repeal a gag order imposed during the trial. The case against Trump resulted in a $10,000 fine for violating the order.