USA (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, rejected the US Department of Justice’s second attempt on 11 December 2025 to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, following a prior Norfolk grand jury decline and a judge’s dismissal of the initial case. James, a prominent Trump adversary, denounces the efforts as politically motivated retaliation amid ongoing legal battles tied to her civil fraud victory over Trump’s business.
Initial Indictment and Dismissal
As detailed in a 8 October 2025 Justice Department press release from the Eastern District of Virginia, Letitia James faced indictment on charges carrying up to 30 years per count, $1 million fines, and forfeiture if convicted. Politico reports that US Attorney Jessica Halligan, a former personal attorney to Trump appointed in late September, brought the two criminal counts shortly after her installation, mirroring her handling of charges against James Comey after career prosecutors resisted. Halligan’s appointment followed Trump’s public urging of Attorney General Pam Bondi via Truth Social on 20 September:
“We can’t delay any longer… JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!”
targeting James, Comey, and Sen. Adam Schiff.
The case collapsed when a judge, Biden appointee Jamar Walker, dismissed it, finding Halligan’s acting role illegal; James’ initial appearance was set for 24 October before the ruling. CNBC notes the DOJ’s subsequent two attempts in Virginia to revive charges of bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution. ABC News sources confirm the Alexandria grand jury’s rejection on Thursday, echoing a Norfolk panel’s decision last week.
James’ Defence and Political Context
James’ attorney Abbe Lowell argued in an April letter that the “stale, threadbare allegations” ignored exonerating documents, framing it as Trump’s retaliation. Following the first grand jury no-indictment, James reiterated the prosecution is “baseless.” CBS News highlights her team’s claims of “vindictive prosecution” and “outrageous government conduct,” citing Trump’s Truth Social post directing Bondi and alleged unethical behaviour by DOJ and FHFA officials.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul defended James on X post-indictment:
“New Yorkers know [her] for her integrity, her independence, and her relentless fight for justice. What we’re seeing today is nothing less than the weaponization of the Justice Department to punish those who hold the powerful accountable.”
The New York Times sources describe this as the third failed attempt in two months, underscoring grand juries’ rarity in declining charges, especially amid Trump’s immigration enforcement pushes.
Trump’s Targeting of Adversaries
Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on X after the initial indictment: “One tier of justice for all Americans.” Trump has repeatedly assailed James as “racist,” “grossly incompetent,” since her 2018 campaign promising to target him as an “illegitimate president” and “embarrassment.” Their clash peaked in a 2023 civil fraud trial where Justice Arthur Engoron ruled Trump and sons fraudulently inflated assets for loans; an August appeals court tossed the $500 million judgment but upheld the fraud finding.
NBC News frames this as the DOJ’s third failed bid to indict James, a key Trump foe. The Hill reports prosecutors abandoned an appeal post-dismissal to seek fresh indictments, only to face back-to-back grand jury rejections. An Instagram post notes a federal grand jury’s refusal 10 days after the judge’s dismissal on mortgage fraud charges
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20 responses to “Justice Department Again Fails to Indict New York Attorney General Letitia James”
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Just when you thought the Justice Department had run out of ways to embarrass itself, they decide to take another stab at Letitia James. Talk about a comedy of errors—might as well throw in a live audience and some popcorn for good measure! 🍿😂
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Looks like the Justice Department is really taking the “slow and steady wins the race” approach to indictments. Maybe they should consider a new slogan: “Justice served… eventually!” 😂
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Looks like the Justice Department is really on a roll—three strikes and you’re still out! 🤔 Must be nice to have that kind of luck; maybe they should consider a career in the lottery instead. 🎰
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Seems like the Justice Department’s playing a game of “let’s see how many times we can embarrass ourselves” with Letitia James. 😂 Maybe they should change their name to the “Department of Missed Opportunities?”
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Looks like the Justice Department’s batting average is about as good as a rainy day in London—just hopeless! 🌧️ At this rate, they might as well take up knitting instead of chasing indictments! 😂
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Looks like the Justice Department is on a roll—just not the winning kind! 🥴 Must be nice to have a grand jury that’s more of a “no thanks” club than a courtroom, eh?
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Guess the Justice Department’s got more misses than a bad football team, eh? At this rate, they’ll need a new playbook just to figure out how to indict someone! 😂
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You know, it’s really impressive how the Justice Department manages to strike out more than a dodgy cab driver in a London traffic jam. Maybe they should take a hint and just let the real comedians handle the political drama instead! 😂
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Looks like the Justice Department’s got a real knack for striking out! 🤷♂️ Good thing they don’t play cricket, or they’d be out for a duck! 🦆
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Seems like the Justice Department is really setting records here—first they drop the ball on James once, then twice, and now it’s like they’re playing hot potato with legal charges! 😂 Who knew prosecuting someone could turn into such a long-running comedy show?
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Just when you thought the Justice Department had it all figured out, they pull a proper Brexit and leave us all wondering what the bloody point is. 🙄 Maybe next time they’ll just send a postcard instead of trying to indict anyone! 📬
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Seems like the Justice Department’s batting average is lower than my mate’s chances of finding a decent taxi in rush hour—absolutely zero! 🚕🙄 Guess it’s just another day in the “land of the free,” where the only thing getting indicted is common sense.
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Honestly, it’s almost as if the Justice Department is playing a game of “how not to indict.” 😂 Maybe they should just hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign on Letitia James’ door instead!
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Guess the Justice Department’s got a PhD in futility—third time’s a charm, eh? Maybe they should just start a knitting club instead; at least then they’d be creating something useful. 😂
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Seems like the Justice Department’s got a knack for throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks—maybe next time they should try a pasta strain instead of a grand jury! 🍝😂
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Oh, what a surprise! The Justice Department’s latest attempt to throw a spanner in Letitia James’ works has flopped harder than a flat soufflé. 😂 Maybe they should stick to serving coffee instead of justice, eh?
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Another day, another failed attempt to indict James. It’s almost like watching a comedy sketch—“Justice Department Tries Again: The Sequel” 😅.
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Looks like the Justice Department is playing a game of “pin the indictment on the Attorney General” and missing spectacularly. 😂 I guess ‘justice’ in the States is more about performance art than actually getting results!
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Seems like the Justice Department’s attempts at indicting Letitia James are about as effective as a chocolate teapot. At this rate, they might as well take a vacation instead of chasing shadows. 🍫☕️
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Seems like the Justice Department could use a bit more practice, eh? At this rate, they might as well take up knitting—might be less tangled than their legal strategy! 🧶😏
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