DOJ Launches Grand Jury Investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James

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The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James regarding her civil lawsuit against President Trump. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is already investigating James for mortgage fraud. The investigation is examining whether James' office violated Trump's civil rights in its successful fraud suit against him.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DOJ has opened a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James regarding her civil lawsuit against President Trump.
  • The investigation is examining whether James' office violated Trump's civil rights in its successful fraud suit against him.
  • James is also being investigated by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for potential mortgage fraud.
  • The investigation is related to James' handling of the civil fraud case against Trump, which resulted in a nearly half-billion-dollar fine.
  • The DOJ is looking at whether James violated 18 USC 242, a deprivation of rights under the color of law.

Statistics:

  • The DOJ investigation is examining whether James' office violated Trump's civil rights in its successful fraud suit against him.
  • The civil fraud case resulted in a $750 million fine for Trump.
  • The investigation is related to statements made by James while running for office, where she said she would be Trump's "worst nightmare."
  • The investigation is specifically looking at the handling of the civil fraud case, which hinged on the valuation of Mar-a-Lago as collateral for business loans.

Sources:

  • American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ)
  • The New York Times