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New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty in federal court in Norfolk, Va., to charges of bank fraud and making a false statement, a case pursued at President Trump’s demand despite objections from career prosecutors. A tentative trial is set for Jan. 26, expected to last about a week. Outside, protesters chanted support as James called the justice system “weaponized” yet said she had faith in the rule of law. Prosecutors allege she misrepresented a Virginia home’s use; her defense plans to challenge prosecutor Lindsey Halligan’s appointment and seek dismissal.

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