James Escapes Fraud Charges, Again

Federal grand jury declines to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, but Justice Department may try again. James had previously pleaded not guilty to false statements and bank fraud charges, which were dismissed due to an unlawful interim U.S. attorney appointment. Jamess legal team argued selective and vindictive prosecution, citing Trumps public statements. The judges ruling sets a precedent, as several Trump-backed federal prosecutors appointments have been deemed illegal. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.