Manhattan DA's office hires attorney with extensive experience investigating Trump, suing his administration

A high-profile attorney with experience in investigating and suing former President Donald Trump has joined the Manhattan District Attorney's office.

Matthew Colangelo was the chief counsel for federal initiatives in the New York attorney general's office.

Colangelo spearheaded the lawsuit that led to the dissolution of the Trump Foundation, as well as an investigation that led to a huge civil lawsuit from the attorney general's office. An overseer has been appointed by a judge to keep an eye on the company's finances.

Colangelo worked at the New York attorney general's office. Colangelo will work on the office's most sensitive and high-profile white-collar investigations, along with housing and labor cases, according to a statement from the district attorney's office.

Colangelo said that assisting with the District Attorney's focus on financial crimes would promote confidence in the legal system by making clear that the same rules apply to everyone.

Attorney General Garland praised Colangelo, who held a top role in the Justice Department early in the Biden administration.

Garland said that he has relied on Matthew's wise counsel and excellent judgment to advance the Department of Justice's mission. The Department will benefit from his contributions to the cause of justice.

On the same day that jurors began deliberations in a criminal case against the Trump Organization, Colangelo's hire was announced.

The company is accused of participating in a years long scheme to avoid paying taxes. Weisselberg pleaded guilty to charges related to his own tax fraud. In the case, Trump isn't a person of interest.

The investigation into Trump's financial dealings suffered a blow at the beginning of the year when two of the top prosecutors on the case, Mark Pomerantz and Carey Dunne, resigned. Bragg took over the office from the district attorney who started the investigation.

Pomerantz wrote in his resignation letter that the team that has been investigating Trump believes he committed crimes.

According to the New York Times, Bragg has renewed interest in whether Trump violated state laws by paying off women who said they had affairs with him.