Letitia James Charged With Criminal Financial Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury brought charges against the New York attorney general for financial misconduct on Thursday, according to an informed source.
Lindsey Halligan handled the presentation of the case before the judicial panel on Thursday, the person said.
US attorneys rarely appear before a grand jury.
Halligan was appointed in the role last month following Donald Trump became frustrated over the speed of investigations against his rivals.
The move marks a recent strategy to leverage the Department of Justice to punish opponents.
It comes two weeks following charges were filed targeting the former FBI director.
Experienced attorneys prepared a memo regarding that situation outlining why charges lacked merit.
Comey pleaded not guilty this past Wednesday.
Additional information forthcoming
