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Prosecutor Drops Charges Against Letitia James Amid Trump Fraud Case

10/7/2025

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Elizabeth Yusi, federal prosecutor, plans to drop charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James for lack of probable cause in a mortgage-fraud case tied to Trump.
The civil fraud ruling against Trump carries a $454 million penalty, increasing pressure.
A federal judge blocked Trump's bid to deploy National Guard to Portland; Oregon officials say unrest is overstated.

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Elizabeth Yusi, federal prosecutor, plans to drop charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James for lack of probable cause in a mortgage-fraud case tied to Trump.
The civil fraud ruling against Trump carries a $454 million penalty, increasing pressure.
A federal judge blocked Trump's bid to deploy National Guard to Portland; Oregon officials say unrest is overstated.