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Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week

Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week

Summary

A federal grand jury in Virginia decided not to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James. This is the second time in a week that a grand jury has chosen not to press charges against her, which affects President Donald Trump's efforts to prosecute her.

Key Facts

  • A federal grand jury in Virginia declined to indict Letitia James.
  • This is the second grand jury in a week to make this decision.
  • Letitia James is the New York Attorney General.
  • The case alleged bank fraud and false statements by James.
  • A judge dismissed the earlier federal case against her.
  • The earlier dismissal was due to the prosecutor not being legally appointed by President Trump.
  • Letitia James had previously brought charges against President Donald Trump.
  • The federal case against James was described as politically motivated.

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