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Letitia James Seeks Dismissal of Fraud Charges, Cites Appointment Issues

10/24/2025

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Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, plans to seek dismissal of her charges of bank fraud and making false statements ahead of her arraignment on Friday.
She argues the United States Attorney who obtained the indictment was unlawfully appointed.
Lindsey Halligan, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has no prosecutorial experience.
Her motion follows James Comey, the former FBI Director, indicted in the same district, and the cases may be consolidated.

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Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, plans to seek dismissal of her charges of bank fraud and making false statements ahead of her arraignment on Friday.
She argues the United States Attorney who obtained the indictment was unlawfully appointed.
Lindsey Halligan, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has no prosecutorial experience.
Her motion follows James Comey, the former FBI Director, indicted in the same district, and the cases may be consolidated.