Manhattan D.A. says his workplace is not going to tolerate threats to the rule of legislation after Trump calls on supporters to protest

Manhattan District Legal professional Alvin Bragg despatched an e mail to his workers Saturday assuring them that their security is “high precedence” after former President Donald Trump referred to as on his supporters to protest over his supposedly imminent indictment.

“We don’t tolerate makes an attempt to intimidate our workplace or threaten the rule of legislation in New York,” Bragg mentioned within the memo, which was obtained by NBC Information from a senior official on the Manhattan DA’s workplace.

Bragg’s workplace has been investigating Trump’s reference to a hush-money cost made to porn star Stormy Daniels throughout his first run for president in 2016. In a social media publish on Saturday, Trump mentioned that he expects to be arrested Tuesday, citing leaks from the “corrupt” DA’s workplace. He urged his supporters to protest on his behalf.

“THE FAR & AWAY LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE & FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WILL BE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK,” Trump wrote on his social media website Reality Social early Saturday morning. “PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!”

A grand jury has been listening to testimony associated to the 2016 payoff on the state Legal Courtroom in decrease Manhattan, however no public bulletins have been made about when or if Trump shall be indicted. Regulation enforcement companies throughout New York have been making safety preparations within the case that the previous president is criminally charged.

Bragg’s e mail didn’t reference Trump or his feedback straight, however he reassured staffers that he’s “dedicated to sustaining a protected work atmosphere.” The e-mail was first reported by Politico. Bragg mentioned his workplace will proceed to coordinate with officers on the New York Police Division and the Workplace of Courtroom Administration.

“Our legislation enforcement companions will make sure that any particular or credible threats towards the workplace shall be totally investigated and that the right safeguards are in place so all 1,600 of us have a safe work atmosphere,” Bragg wrote.