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Justice Department fails twice to re-indict New York Attorney General James, AP source says

Justice Department fails twice to re-indict New York Attorney General James, AP source says

Summary

A grand jury has twice decided not to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James. This is significant because the Justice Department, under President Trump, has been trying to prosecute some of his political opponents.

Key Facts

  • A grand jury declined to re-indict Letitia James twice in one week.
  • The Justice Department is pursuing cases against people they see as political opponents of President Trump.
  • The grand jury's decisions are considered setbacks for the Justice Department.
  • The rejections suggest that the evidence presented was not convincing to the jury members.
  • The Justice Department is reportedly focused on cases against Trump critics like Letitia James and James Comey.
  • Grand jury rejections can be unusual and are seen as significant in legal proceedings.

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