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Justice Department's Indictment Efforts Against Letitia James Fail Again

12/19/2025

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The Justice Department's attempts to reindict Letitia James, New York Attorney General, have failed twice over mortgage-fraud charges.
The latest indictment effort, including a new felony charge, was rejected on December 11.
Prosecutors struggled to persuade the grand jury of probable cause.
Legal experts say the repeated refusals indicate a weak case.
James maintains the investigation is politically motivated, while noting a key prosecutor has left the case.

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The Justice Department's attempts to reindict Letitia James, New York Attorney General, have failed twice over mortgage-fraud charges.
The latest indictment effort, including a new felony charge, was rejected on December 11.
Prosecutors struggled to persuade the grand jury of probable cause.
Legal experts say the repeated refusals indicate a weak case.
James maintains the investigation is politically motivated, while noting a key prosecutor has left the case.