DOJ Probes NY AG Over Trump, NRA Civil Cases

Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James for records related to her civil cases against former President Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association (NRA), as part of an investigation into possible civil rights violations against Trump or NRA executives. The subpoenas mark an escalation in tensions between the federal government and James, who previously secured significant judgments in both cases. James’ office and her attorney, Abbe Lowell, have condemned the investigation as a politically motivated effort to use the Department of Justice for retribution. The Trump civil fraud case, which resulted in a large financial penalty against Trump, is currently under appeal. In the NRA case, a jury found the organization's former CEO liable for mismanagement of donor funds. The Department of Justice and the U.S. attorney’s office have declined to comment on the probe.