A federal grand jury has indicted Letitia James, the New York attorney general, for bank fraud. This significant legal development occurred on Thursday, as reported by a source familiar with the situation.
Details of the Indictment
Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is the individual who presented James’s case to the grand jury. Notably, this is an unusual occurrence, as U.S. attorneys typically do not address grand juries directly.
Background on Lindsey Halligan
- Halligan assumed the U.S. attorney role just last month.
- Her appointment followed Donald Trump’s frustrations regarding the slow progress of investigations targeting his political opponents.
Political Context
This indictment is seen as part of Trump’s broader strategy to leverage the Department of Justice against his rivals. This action comes just two weeks after Halligan successfully brought charges against former FBI director James Comey, a case that raised significant controversy.
Ongoing Legal Battles
- James Comey entered a plea of not guilty on Wednesday related to his case.
- Career prosecutors had previously recommended against filing charges against Comey.
As these developments unfold, more information regarding the implications of the indictment and associated investigations is expected to emerge shortly.
