Grand Jury Declines to Indict New York Attorney General Letitia James
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A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, marking the second such refusal in recent weeks.
A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, marking the second such refusal in recent weeks. This decision follows a similar outcome from a Norfolk grand jury last week, both rejecting the Justice Department's efforts to prosecute James.
The case centers on allegations that James misrepresented a Norfolk property purchased in 2020 as a second home to secure favorable loan terms. James has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the charges are politically motivated.
Previously, a federal judge dismissed the initial indictment, ruling that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed. Despite this, the Justice Department sought to refile the case, leading to the recent grand jury decisions.
James's attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated: "This should be the end of this case. 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 blow to the integrity of our justice system."
The Justice Department has not immediately responded to requests for comment on the grand jury's decision.
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