Summary
A federal grand jury decided not to bring new charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. This decision follows an earlier rejection by a judge of related charges, which involved a case linked to President Donald Trump. Prosecutors are considering trying to bring another indictment against James.
Key Facts
- A federal grand jury declined to recharge New York Attorney General Letitia James.
- An earlier case against James was dismissed by a judge because of an illegally appointed prosecutor.
- President Trump had previously vowed action against James after her office filed a fraud case against him.
- James described the charges as politically motivated.
- Federal prosecutors might still seek to present a new indictment.
- Trump was ordered to pay $450 million for a separate fraud case, which an appeals court later dismissed.
- James is one of several high-profile figures opposing Trump who faced federal charges recently.
- Similar cases against James Comey and John Bolton have also faced legal challenges and dismissals.
