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Trump-Picked US Attorney Moves to Indict Letitia James

Trump-Picked US Attorney Moves to Indict Letitia James

Summary

A U.S. attorney, appointed by President Donald Trump, presented evidence to a grand jury to seek charges of criminal mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Letitia James has been indicted on one count in the Eastern District of Virginia. This legal action comes shortly after similar charges were brought against former FBI Director James Comey.

Key Facts

  • Lindsey Halligan is the U.S. attorney appointed by President Trump.
  • Halligan presented evidence for charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
  • The proposed charges are related to criminal mortgage fraud.
  • Letitia James was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia.
  • This legal action followed charges against former FBI Director James Comey.
  • James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges from his 2020 Senate testimony.
  • News organizations have requested comments from involved parties for further information.

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