Two separate grand juries have now rejected attempts to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, delivering a crushing blow to the Justice Department’s pursuit of accountability against Trump’s most aggressive political persecutors.
Story Snapshot
- The second grand jury in a week refuses to indict Letitia James on bank fraud charges.
- Citizens found DOJ evidence “underwhelming” after James spent years targeting Trump.
- Original prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was ruled to have been illegally appointed, forcing a case restart.
- James, accused of mortgage fraud for renting out property claimed as a second home.e
Grand Juries Reject Weak Case Against Trump Antagonist
The Justice Department suffered another embarrassing defeat Thursday when a Virginia grand jury declined to indict Letitia James, marking the second rejection in seven days.
Citizens serving on both grand juries found the government’s evidence insufficient to support criminal charges against the New York Attorney General, who relentlessly pursued President Trump during his first term. This unprecedented double rejection signals growing public skepticism of what appears to be a politically motivated prosecution.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) December 12, 2025
James’ History of Targeting Trump Comes Full Circle
James built her political career by weaponizing her office against Trump, filing multiple lawsuits alleging fraud in his business dealings and securing a massive judgment that was later overturned on appeal.
Her aggressive pursuit of the former president included claims that he inflated asset values on financial statements, cases that consumed years of resources while Trump faced constant legal harassment. Now, James faces her own fraud allegations, accused of lying about her intended use of a property to secure favorable mortgage terms.
Mortgage Fraud Allegations Center on Property Deception
Prosecutors allege James committed bank fraud by signing a “second home rider” agreeing to use a property for personal enjoyment, then immediately renting it to tenants instead.
This deception allegedly allowed her to obtain better loan terms reserved for personal residences rather than investment properties. The charges represent precisely the type of financial misrepresentation James spent years accusing Trump of committing, creating a striking parallel between her accusations and her alleged conduct.
DOJ Faces Mounting Obstacles in Pursuit of Justice
The cases against both James and former FBI Director James Comey were initially dismissed when a federal judge ruled that prosecutor Lindsey Halligan had been illegally appointed.
Veteran prosecutor Erik Siebert had resigned after refusing pressure from the Trump administration to file charges, leading to Halligan’s controversial appointment.
While Halligan faces Senate confirmation challenges, prosecutors must now decide whether to seek a third grand jury after two citizen groups have rejected their evidence as insufficient for criminal prosecution.
