A federal judge dismissed the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James due to the improper appointment of the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan. Judge Currie agreed with Comey’s motion to dismiss, citing Halligan’s lack of lawful authority to present the indictments, as she lacked prosecutorial experience and was appointed without proper legal procedure. The dismissals were made without prejudice, but the statute of limitations may prevent the cases from being refiled. This decision, which stemmed from concerns about political motivations, may also affect other cases handled by Halligan’s office.
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In a significant legal blow to the Trump administration, a federal judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James. The ruling stemmed from the judge’s conclusion that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, who brought the charges at President Trump’s urging, was unlawfully appointed by the Justice Department. The dismissals centered on the appointment process of Halligan, a former White House aide, rather than the substance of the allegations against Comey and James. The judge determined that the Justice Department’s appointment of Halligan as interim U.S. attorney was invalid, thus invalidating all actions, including the indictments, that she secured.
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As the House prepares to vote on a bill mandating the Department of Justice release of all Epstein files, Republican lawmakers are bracing for potential defections. Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Republican Sen. John Kennedy have offered their perspectives on the upcoming vote and its implications. Furthermore, the political landscape is being shaped by ongoing legal battles, including New York Attorney General Letitia James’s challenges to Trump’s U.S. attorney’s qualifications.
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Evidence appears to undercut claims against Letitia James, prosecutors found: Sources.
It seems the ground is shifting under the claims against Letitia James, and the emerging picture suggests the accusations might not be as solid as they initially seemed. The heart of the matter revolves around a loan James obtained for a property, with the assertion being that she secured favorable terms by misrepresenting its use. Specifically, the argument is that she portrayed it as a primary residence to get the loan, but then used it as a rental property, thus benefiting financially. However, early indications are that this narrative is crumbling under scrutiny.… Continue reading
New York State Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to bank fraud and false statements charges, which followed public calls for her prosecution from Donald Trump. The indictment alleges James falsely claimed she would use a Virginia home as a secondary residence to obtain favorable loan terms, while actually using it as an investment property. However, the charges were filed by Trump-appointed U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan over the objections of career prosecutors, who cited insufficient evidence and a lack of material profit by James. James is expected to move to dismiss the indictment, alleging Halligan’s improper appointment and asserting the case should be thrown out as a result.
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The Trump administration dismissed two federal prosecutors from the Eastern District of Virginia, Kristin Bird and Elizabeth Yusi, who reportedly opposed the criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James. This move follows a series of terminations within the office, including the removal of Erik Siebert, who also did not pursue cases against James or James Comey. This office has seen multiple departures, including the top national security official and the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, leaving uncertainty about representation at James’ upcoming arraignment. Ultimately, the Justice Department has declined to comment on the matter.
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Following the indictment of one of his opponents, Donald Trump inadvertently fueled a surge in fundraising for New York Attorney General Letitia James. James’ political operation reported receiving over $567,000 from more than 24,000 donors in the 24 hours after the indictment was announced. National and New York Democrats, led by Zohran Mamdani, quickly rallied to support James, denouncing the indictment as politically motivated. Amidst the unfolding events, a rivalry between James and Andrew Cuomo was revisited, with Cuomo criticizing the investigation and James’ allies denouncing his actions.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James responded to her indictment by the U.S. Attorney’s office of the Eastern District of Virginia, calling the charges politically motivated and part of the president’s attempts to weaponize the justice system. James stated the charges are baseless and a direct result of her office’s ongoing litigation against the Trump Organization. James asserted her office would vigorously fight the charges and remain committed to protecting New Yorkers and their rights.
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Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, by the Justice Department, facing felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The indictment alleges James falsely claimed a Norfolk property would be her secondary residence to secure favorable mortgage terms, when in fact, she intended to rent the property. Prosecutors contend that James improperly gained $18,933 over the loan’s lifetime, prompting James to call the charges politically motivated. The charges arose amid the backdrop of a civil fraud case against Trump, where James was the lead prosecutor.
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A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday for bank fraud, with U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan personally presenting the case. The charges stem from allegations that James misrepresented her intent to use a Virginia home as her primary residence, potentially securing a lower mortgage rate, despite contrary indications in other documents. This indictment follows a pattern of the president weaponizing the Justice Department, as Halligan, recently appointed due to frustration over investigation pacing, also secured charges against former FBI Director James Comey. James has stated that the charges are politically motivated.
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