Grand Jury Decision on Letitia James

A federal grand jury has decided not to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James on allegations of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. This decision comes shortly after a federal judge dismissed the original indictment just ten days earlier.

On Thursday, the grand jury’s refusal to pursue the case was noted by James’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, who described the outcome as a “strong dismissal of a case that should never have existed.”

Lowell stated, “A federal court dismissed this case after President Trump improperly appointed a U.S. Attorney to pursue unfounded charges that even established prosecutors wouldn’t consider. This should close the book on this matter.” He expressed concern that if the Justice Department ignores this ruling and the grand jury’s decision, it could signal a significant breach of the legal system’s integrity.

While this development is certainly a win for James, some insiders have cautioned against premature celebrations, as there remains a possibility that the Justice Department could attempt to reindict her a third time.

Initially, James faced charges from a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia on October 9, 2025. Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan brought forth the allegations.

However, on November 24, U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie ruled that Halligan’s appointment was not legitimate, declaring she had “no lawful authority” to present these charges.