New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on at least one count of alleged fraud, becoming the second political figure in just three weeks to face prosecution following President Donald Trump’s public demand that the Justice Department act “now” to charge his enemies.
The content of the indictment had not yet been revealed as of Thursday afternoon.
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan presented evidence to a federal grand jury Thursday seeking a mortgage fraud indictment against James, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
A spokesperson for James’ legal team declined to comment to ABC News.
Halligan was appointed US attorney by Trump after his ouster his predecessor, Erik Siebert, who sources said had expressed doubts internally about bringing cases against James and former FBI Director James Comey.
Letitia James attends Planned Parenthood of Greater New York’s Spring into Action Gala at Cipriani South Street on April 24, 2025 in New York.
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Halligan last month filed an indictment against Comey on charges of making a false statement and obstruction related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020, just days after Trump issued a statement. public demand that his Department of Justice act “now” to initiate proceedings against Comey, James and California Senator Adam Schiff.
“Nothing is being done. What about Comey, Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff and Leticia???” Trump wrote in a social media post directly addressing Attorney General Pam Bondi. “We can’t delay any longer, it’s destroying our reputation and credibility. I was accused twice and charged (five times!), FOR NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE DONE, NOW!!!”
Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday and will seek to have the case dismissed to begin a vindictive process.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
