US EditionLetitia James Asks Judge to Dismiss Charges, Arguing They Are the Result of Trump’s Personal Revenge
Letitia James argues charges stem from retaliation by Trump after her civil fraud lawsuit; her lawyers cite selective scrutiny of mortgage documents among officials.
- On Friday, New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case, arguing it is politically motivated and driven by personal `animus` linked to her lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
- As background, James' judgment against Trump is not mentioned; she won a civil suit alleging fraud, and an appeals court overturned a fine exceeding $500 million, but upheld fraud findings.
- By accusing the Justice Department of appointing Lindsey Halligan, hastily appointed U.S. attorney and former White House aide, legal challenges argue her appointment was illegal, and her team criticizes the process, including the replacement of Erik Siebert.
- She pleaded not guilty last month, saying the Justice Department singled her out while ignoring inconsistencies in mortgage records of other public officials and she is accused of lying on mortgage papers for a Norfolk, Virginia home.
- Comparisons note uncharged figures like Ken Paxton, and defense lawyers argue James faced charges due to her criticism of President Donald Trump, unlike his allies who remain uncharged.
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New York's Attorney General Letitia James said Friday that her criminal case should be dismissed because it is the product of President Donald Trump's personal revenge of years against him.
By Kara Scannell, CNN - New York Attorney General Letitia James said Friday that her criminal case should be dismissed because it is the product of President Donald Trump's years-long personal vendetta against her. James's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the two-count indictment related to a 2020 mortgage, arguing that it is both targeted and vindictive. "The government's conduct here has offended the very core of the principles of due process…
Letitia James asks judge to dismiss mortgage fraud case, calling it vindictive and driven by Trump's "animus"
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
Letitia James asks judge to dismiss charges, arguing they are the result of Trump’s personal revenge
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Friday her criminal case should be thrown out because it’s the product of President Donald Trump’s yearslong personal vendetta against her.
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