As of Friday morning, Bragg has told the grand jury considering these charges to go home until Monday. It’s a clear sign of trouble.

In fact, the case may fall apart, and it should. Bragg has disgraced a once proud office.

To state the obvious, while immoral, it is not illegal to pay hush money. So, to turn this relatively benign payment into a state felony, the District Attorney must perform a series of legal contortions.

[Haven’t heard much today about it either. One has to wonder just where this is heading. — Ed]