Grand Juries Twice Refuse To Reindict Letitia James
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Alexandria, Va. — A federal grand jury on Thursday declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James in a mortgage-related case after prosecutors sought to refile charges following a November dismissal. A judge had thrown out the original indictment, finding the presenting prosecutor was unlawfully appointed, and a separate grand jury in Norfolk refused to return charges last week. The Justice Department presented the case twice in Virginia and did not obtain an indictment. James pleaded not guilty; her attorneys called the proceedings improper. The Justice Department declined comment for now. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. November: Federal judge dismisses original indictment, finding prosecutor unlawfully appointed.
- 2. Following dismissal: DOJ seeks to refile mortgage-related charges against Letitia James.
- 3. Early December: A grand jury in Norfolk declines to return charges.
- 4. Dec. 11: A separate Alexandria grand jury again declines to indict.
- 5. After refusals: Media and legal observers describe the outcomes as setbacks for DOJ efforts.
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