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AG James Accuses Trump Prosecutor of Evidence Withholding

11/19/2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Lindsey Halligan, Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) prosecutor for President Donald Trump, of withholding evidence in a bank fraud case.
Halligan's case rests on allegations from Trump's housing finance director about James's mortgage statements.
James denies wrongdoing.
James's lawyers have requested the Justice Department to produce documents.
This follows the firing of ethics officials investigating whether accusations against James were improperly obtained.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Lindsey Halligan, Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) prosecutor for President Donald Trump, of withholding evidence in a bank fraud case.
Halligan's case rests on allegations from Trump's housing finance director about James's mortgage statements.
James denies wrongdoing.
James's lawyers have requested the Justice Department to produce documents.
This follows the firing of ethics officials investigating whether accusations against James were improperly obtained.