DOJ Investigates NY Attorney General Letitia James Over Trump Fraud Case

The Department of Justice has launched a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, focusing on allegations related to her civil fraud lawsuit against President Donald Trump and her legal actions against the National Rifle Association. The probe, run out of Albany and the Northern District of New York, centers on possible deprivation of rights under color of law, with subpoenas issued for documents from James's office. James, a Democrat elected in 2018, previously secured a $454 million judgment against Trump in a 2022 civil fraud case alleging inflated asset values for financial gain. Critics argue that James weaponized the justice system for political purposes, while her office defends its litigation as standing up for New Yorkers' rights. The investigation marks a significant escalation in federal scrutiny of legal figures who have targeted Trump, reflecting ongoing tensions as the current administration examines perceived political adversaries. This federal inquiry adds to broader efforts by the DOJ under President Trump to scrutinize and challenge those involved in prior investigations and lawsuits against him.