Letitia James Confronts Federal Financial Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury brought charges against the New York attorney general for financial misconduct on Thursday, as stated by a person familiar with the matter.
The US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia handled the presentation of the case to the grand jury this Thursday, according to the source.
Federal prosecutors do not typically present to such panels.
Halligan took over the position recently following the president expressed dissatisfaction regarding the progress of inquiries involving adversaries.
This step represents the newest attempt to utilize federal justice authorities to punish political rivals.
It comes a fortnight following Halligan secured charges against James Comey.
Career prosecutors drafted a memorandum in that case detailing why indictments were not justified.
Comey entered a not guilty plea recently.
Updates to follow
