Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James in Virginia

Fox NewsThursday, December 4, 2025 at 11:08:22 PM
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Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James in Virginia
  • A grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia, has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Department of Justice's attempt to revive a dismissed mortgage fraud case against her. This decision follows a federal judge's ruling that the initial charges were brought by an unlawfully appointed prosecutor, which has raised questions about the legitimacy of the case.
  • The refusal to re-indict James is significant as it underscores the challenges faced by the Department of Justice in pursuing legal actions against her, particularly in light of the previous dismissal that questioned the authority of the prosecutor involved.
  • This development reflects ongoing tensions surrounding legal actions initiated during the Trump administration, as well as the broader implications for the Justice Department's approach to cases involving high-profile political figures, highlighting the complexities of legal accountability in politically charged environments.
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