Letitia James Confronts Criminal Financial Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury brought charges against Letitia James for bank fraud on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Lindsey Halligan directly submitted this case to the grand jury this Thursday, as reported.
Federal prosecutors do not typically address a grand jury.
Halligan was appointed the position recently following Donald Trump became frustrated regarding the progress of investigations against his rivals.
This action is the president’s latest effort to leverage the Department of Justice to penalize adversaries.
It follows two weeks after Halligan secured charges targeting the former FBI director.
Long-serving lawyers prepared a memo regarding that situation outlining why indictments were not warranted.
Comey entered a not guilty plea on Wednesday.
More details soon
