21/03/2023
"Manhattan District Attorney" EXPLAINED! (related to Donald Trumps' indictment)
- The Manhattan District Attorney is an elected official responsible for prosecuting criminal cases that occur within the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
- They are elected to their position through a competitive election process, where eligible voters in Manhattan cast their vote for the candidate they believe will best serve their interests.
- The Manhattan DA is not accountable to any one individual or entity, but they are accountable to the public, their constituents, and the law. The Manhattan DA's office works closely with other law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and enforce the law.
- The Manhattan DA's office is responsible for handling a wide range of criminal cases, including violent crimes, financial crimes, and drug offenses, among others.
- The Manhattan DA's office is one of the most high-profile prosecutor's offices in the United States, given its jurisdiction over some of the country's most important financial, cultural, and political institutions, and its influence in shaping criminal justice policy at the local, state, and national levels.
