Grand Jury Declines to Indict New York Attorney General Letitia James
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A federal grand jury has rejected a proposed indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The charges, which related to mortgage fraud allegations, were not filed.
This decision marks a significant setback for the U.S. Justice Department. Prosecutors had sought to charge James, a Democrat who is a frequent political target of Republicans.
The case was presented to the grand jury on Thursday. Grand juries determine whether there is enough evidence for a case to proceed to trial. Their refusal to indict ends this attempt at prosecution.