Summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James was charged with alleged fraud by a federal grand jury in Virginia. This event is part of an ongoing conflict between President Donald Trump and James, who previously pursued legal action against him.
Key Facts
- A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged fraud.
- The indictment is linked to a conflict between President Trump and James.
- U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned after being pressured by Trump for not charging James and James Comey with fraud.
- James Comey was indicted last month after Siebert's resignation.
- Letitia James had previously won a $367 million fine against Trump for alleged improper business practices, but it was later overturned by a judge.
- Since taking office again, President Trump issued at least two subpoenas to James related to his civil trial.
- James' lawyers have criticized these legal actions as misusing the justice system.
