A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James (67), according to recent reports. This decision comes after prosecutors had previously filed a case against Ms. James involving charges of bank fraud and making false statements regarding a financial institution loan for her second home purchase in Norfolk.
The original indictment faced dismissal last week by US District Judge Cameron Currie, who ruled that interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan lacked “lawful authority” to prosecute the case without proper appointment. A subsequent review also rejected revised charges related to mortgage fraud against Ms. James.
Despite these setbacks, prosecutors retain a six-month window to potentially refile charges following this grand jury’s refusal. This latest outcome adds another layer to the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding the Attorney General.
