Grand jury rejects DOJ’s attempt to revive fraud case against NY AG Letitia James

A federal grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia, refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud, rejecting the Department of Justice’s attempt to refile the case after a judge dismissed it due to an unlawful appointment. The grand jury did not approve charges that James misled a bank, marking an extraordinary rebuke to the DOJ. James stated the charges were baseless and called for the misuse of the justice system to end. Further legal challenges by James and former FBI director James Comey may impact the potential future prosecution.

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