New York Attorney General Charged With Criminal Bank Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury brought charges against Letitia James for bank fraud this past Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Lindsey Halligan personally presented the case to the grand jury this Thursday, the person said.
US attorneys seldom appear before a grand jury.
Halligan was appointed in the role last month following Donald Trump grew impatient with the pace of inquiries targeting political opponents.
This step is the president’s latest effort to weaponize federal justice authorities to punish political rivals.
It follows two weeks following charges were filed against James Comey.
Long-serving lawyers drafted a memorandum regarding that situation outlining why charges were not justified.
Comey pleaded not guilty this past Wednesday.
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