DOJ Opens Grand Jury Probe Into NY Attorney General Letitia James Over Trump Civil Suit

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, focusing on allegations that her office may have violated President Donald Trump's civil rights during the civil fraud lawsuit she filed against him. This investigation is separate from another probe into possible mortgage fraud by James, led by Special Prosecutor Ed Martin and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. James, a prominent figure in litigation against Trump, won a $454 million judgment against the Trump Organization for inflating asset values to secure favorable loans, a verdict currently under appeal. Her office has condemned the investigation as political retaliation orchestrated by the Trump administration, while Trump and his allies continue to criticize James and the presiding judge for bias. The DOJ’s subpoenas demand documents related to James's civil lawsuit against Trump and her investigation into the NRA, reflecting escalating tensions between Trump and James. These developments highlight the ongoing fraught intersection of law and politics as the Justice Department scrutinizes James’ legal actions against Trump and other figures like Senator Adam Schiff.