Grand Jury Declines to Indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud Charges

A grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia, has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges. This decision follows a prior dismissal of the case by a federal judge, who ruled that the U.S. attorney leading the prosecution was unlawfully appointed.

The Justice Department had sought to re-indict James after the initial case was halted. The allegations pertain to a 2020 property purchase in Norfolk, where James allegedly misrepresented the property's intended use to secure favorable loan terms. James has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the charges are politically motivated.

In response to the grand jury's decision, James stated, "It is time for this unchecked weaponization of our justice system to stop." Her attorney, Abbe Lowell, added, "If they continue, undeterred by a court ruling and a grand jury's rejection of the charges, it will be a shocking assault on the rule of law and a devastating ... ."

The Justice Department has not indicated whether it will pursue further action in this matter.