Giant Turn in the Legal Saga: DOJ Launches Grand Jury Regarding New York AG Letitia James

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Quick Rundown

  • The DOJ has set up a grand jury to delve into possible issues with New York Attorney General Letitia James.
  • Early stages of the probe are centered around allegations of rights deprivation.
  • Subpoenas have been issued to James’s team related to her civil fraud case against Donald Trump.

What’s Happening in New York – It looks like the Department of Justice is serious about their investigation into Attorney General Letitia James, as they’ve convened a grand jury. Reports suggest that this inquiry, being run out of Albany, is examining claims of possible rights violations, according to sources.

Key Details

So, the latest buzz is that James’s office has received subpoenas for documents connected to her civil fraud case targets—none other than former President Donald Trump. This probe is still in its infancy but raises questions about whether James crossed some constitutional lines regarding Trump’s rights.

This investigation marks another twist in the ongoing legal skirmishes between alumni of James and the sitting Trump.

Further details suggest that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has assigned special prosecutor Ed Martin to probe allegations of mortgage fraud that also implicates Senator Adam Schiff alongside Letitia James.

Brentwood, N.Y.: New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during the second inauguration of Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., at the Van Nostrand Theatre at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood, New York on March 18, 2022. James performed the swearing-in for Toulon at the ceremony. (Photo by John Paraskevas/Newsday RM via Getty Images)
Image snapshot of Letitia James speaking at the second inauguration of Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., on March 18, 2022, at Suffolk Community College’s Van Nostrand Theatre in Brentwood. (Photo by John Paraskevas/Newsday RM via Getty Images)

A representative for James has slammed the DOJ’s move as a “weaponization” of its prosecutorial power.

They stated, “It’s concerning for every American when the justice system is turned into a weapon. We’re committed to backing our successful litigation against the Trump Organization and the NRA and will continue to advocate for New Yorkers’ rights.”

Stay tuned for updates as more information rolls in.

Source

This report is based on information acquired from Fox News Digital.

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