2nd grand jury refuses to indict New York AG Letitia James: Sources, and honestly, the fact that a second grand jury has now declined to indict her feels pretty significant. It’s like, “Whoa, hold on a second. Two juries, on separate occasions, both looked at whatever evidence was presented and said ‘Nope.'” That’s not just a little speed bump; it’s a full-on roadblock. You have to wonder what exactly was presented to them, and how strong the case really was, if at all.
2nd grand jury refuses to indict New York AG Letitia James: Sources, and this repetition of the same outcome in a short timeframe really underscores something important about the legal process.… Continue reading
A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, days after a judge dismissed the earlier case against her, which alleged bank fraud and false statements. The cases against James and Comey were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the government could attempt to indict them again. This is a rare occurrence, as grand juries rarely decline a prosecutor’s request to indict. James, who has previously brought charges against Trump, released a statement praising the grand jury’s decision, calling the charges baseless and a weaponization of the justice system.
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After a federal judge dismissed the initial charges, a grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James in a mortgage fraud case for the second time. The Justice Department, however, may seek indictment a third time, indicating the intensity of their efforts. The charges stemmed from accusations of false statements and bank fraud, but were initially thrown out due to the unlawful appointment of the prosecutor. The defense argued the appointment of Trump’s handpicked prosecutor was invalid, and the case has been met with claims of selective and vindictive prosecution.
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According to the Justice Department, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds. These funds were allegedly obtained through overpayments to her family’s healthcare company, Trinity Healthcare Services, from a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract. Prosecutors claim a portion of the stolen money was then used to support her 2021 congressional campaign. This indictment follows a state agency lawsuit alleging overcharging by the same company for pandemic-related work.
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In a surprising turn of events, prosecutors in the James Comey case admitted the two-count indictment against the former FBI director was never presented to, nor voted on, by a grand jury. Judge Michael Nachmanoff pressed the prosecutors for details regarding the revised indictment after the grand jury rejected an initial count. The court found that the revised version was presented to a magistrate judge, instead of the grand jury. The discovery raises questions about the legitimacy of the indictment and has potentially significant consequences for the case, with the statute of limitations potentially preventing a refiling of charges if the current case is dismissed.
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The Justice Department revealed Wednesday that the grand jury indicting former FBI Director James Comey was never shown the final charges, a lapse admitted during court proceedings. Comey’s attorneys argue this omission warrants dismissal, citing the statute of limitations. Concerns about the prosecution’s integrity were already present, stemming from potential government misconduct and the lead prosecutor’s lack of prior experience. Judge Michael Nachmanoff has yet to rule, acknowledging the complexity of the issues, as the Justice Department addresses the grand jury revelation.
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The Justice Department admitted in court that the grand jury was not presented with the final indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, potentially weakening the prosecution. This admission follows concerns regarding the case’s presentation, including the absence of a record of the grand jury reviewing the indictment. Furthermore, only the foreperson and a second grand juror were present for the indictment’s return. Comey, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of making a false statement and obstructing Congress, was fired by then-President Trump in 2017 amid an investigation.
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Progressive congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh has been indicted on federal charges stemming from protests outside an ICE processing facility. The indictment alleges that Abughazaleh and others impeded a federal agent, including banging on and pushing against the vehicle. Abughazaleh is charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal agent and assaulting or impeding the agent. She has labeled the indictment a “political prosecution” and vowed to fight the charges, linking them to her criticism of Trump administration immigration policies.
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Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh has been indicted on federal charges related to protests outside an ICE facility, facing accusations of conspiracy to impede an ICE officer and assault. The indictment alleges Abughazaleh and others damaged an agent’s car during demonstrations against ICE enforcement. These charges carry significant prison sentences and follow a surge in federal law enforcement action against protestors. The progressive politician calls the charges politically motivated as right-wing influencers and politicians have called for her arrest. Videos of the interactions between protestors and federal agents have gone viral.
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Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh has been indicted by a federal grand jury along with several other protesters for allegedly blocking vehicles outside an immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois. The charges include conspiracy and forcibly impeding a federal officer, stemming from an incident where an agent was allegedly hindered. Abughazaleh, a vocal critic of immigration policies, faces the charges in a case assigned to Judge April M. Perry, a Biden appointee. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions and clashes between immigration authorities and protesters in Broadview.
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