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Grand Jury Declines Indictment Against AG Letitia James

12/5/2025

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A federal grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage-fraud charges.
The decision ends the DOJ's renewed bid, following a prior dismissal over the unlawful appointment of the U.S. Attorney.
U.S. President Donald Trump had urged prosecution, but James said the charges were baseless.
Evidence reportedly weakened the allegations, especially about James's personal profit from the property.

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A federal grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage-fraud charges.
The decision ends the DOJ's renewed bid, following a prior dismissal over the unlawful appointment of the U.S. Attorney.
U.S. President Donald Trump had urged prosecution, but James said the charges were baseless.
Evidence reportedly weakened the allegations, especially about James's personal profit from the property.