DOJ opens grand jury investigation into Letitia James tied to Trump civil case
The investigation is being run out of Albany and focused on possible deprivation of rights allegations
Ashley Oliver By Ashley Oliver , David Spunt , Jake Gibson Fox News
Published August 8, 2025 10:44am EDT | Updated August 8, 2025 12:29pm EDT
DOJ investigating NY AG Letitia James over Trump civil case, sources say
Fox News' David Spunt provides details on reports of the Justice Department's investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over claims she took President Donald Trump to court 'simply because she didn't like him.'
The Department of Justice convened a grand jury to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking an escalation in President Donald Trump's fight with New York's top prosecutor.
The investigation is being run out of Albany and focused on possible deprivation of rights allegations, two well-placed sources familiar with the probe told Fox News Digital.
The investigation, which came at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi, is in an early stage, but Fox News Digital has learned that James's office received subpoenas for documents this week, including for information related to her civil fraud lawsuit against Trump.
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James, a Democrat who was elected attorney general in 2018, has long been a target of Trump. James successfully brought civil charges against him for business fraud in 2022 and has had an instrumental role in challenging his current administration's executive actions in court.
NY AG'S OFFICE HIRES ATTORNEY THAT REPPED HUNTER BIDEN TO DEFEND LETITIA JAMES AGAINST FRAUD ACCUSATIONS
New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference, Sept. 21, 2022, in New York.
New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference, Sept. 21, 2022, in New York. (Brittainy Newman, File/The Associated Press)
A spokesperson for James suggested the latest action by the DOJ was a "weaponization" of its prosecutorial power.
"Any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American," the spokesperson said. "We stand strongly behind our successful litigation against the Trump Organization and the National Rifle Association, and we will continue to stand up for New Yorkers’ rights."
A DOJ spokesperson declined to comment on the grand jury investigation.
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The investigation is being run out of Albany and focused on possible deprivation of rights allegations
Ashley Oliver By Ashley Oliver , David Spunt , Jake Gibson Fox News
Published August 8, 2025 10:44am EDT | Updated August 8, 2025 12:29pm EDT
DOJ investigating NY AG Letitia James over Trump civil case, sources say
Fox News' David Spunt provides details on reports of the Justice Department's investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over claims she took President Donald Trump to court 'simply because she didn't like him.'
The Department of Justice convened a grand jury to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking an escalation in President Donald Trump's fight with New York's top prosecutor.
The investigation is being run out of Albany and focused on possible deprivation of rights allegations, two well-placed sources familiar with the probe told Fox News Digital.
The investigation, which came at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi, is in an early stage, but Fox News Digital has learned that James's office received subpoenas for documents this week, including for information related to her civil fraud lawsuit against Trump.
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James, a Democrat who was elected attorney general in 2018, has long been a target of Trump. James successfully brought civil charges against him for business fraud in 2022 and has had an instrumental role in challenging his current administration's executive actions in court.
NY AG'S OFFICE HIRES ATTORNEY THAT REPPED HUNTER BIDEN TO DEFEND LETITIA JAMES AGAINST FRAUD ACCUSATIONS
New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference, Sept. 21, 2022, in New York.
New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference, Sept. 21, 2022, in New York. (Brittainy Newman, File/The Associated Press)
A spokesperson for James suggested the latest action by the DOJ was a "weaponization" of its prosecutorial power.
"Any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American," the spokesperson said. "We stand strongly behind our successful litigation against the Trump Organization and the National Rifle Association, and we will continue to stand up for New Yorkers’ rights."
A DOJ spokesperson declined to comment on the grand jury investigation.
DOJ opens grand jury investigation into New York AG Letitia James
The Department of Justice has convened a grand jury to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James.