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New York Attorney General Letitia James who investigated Trump for fraud Subpoenaed by DOJ

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with the massive $454 million civil fraud judgment she secured against former President Donald Trump. A source familiar with the situation revealed that the subpoena is part of a federal grand jury investigation.

The subpoena comes after the FBI opened an inquiry into possible misconduct during the Trump fraud trial. That high-profile case concluded earlier this year and resulted in one of the largest civil penalties ever imposed on a political figure in the U.S.

One of the subpoenas reportedly focuses on how James managed the Trump case. The case accused Trump and his company of inflating the value of their assets to gain better deals on loans and insurance. The verdict held Trump financially accountable and sparked strong reactions from both sides of the political divide.

Another subpoena is related to James’ separate investigation into the National Rifle Association. She has spent years pursuing a case against the NRA’s leadership, accusing them of misusing funds and engaging in financial misconduct.

It remains unclear whether the investigation includes recent unverified claims that James committed mortgage fraud related to properties in Brooklyn and Virginia. Some media outlets have circulated these allegations, but the source did not confirm if they are part of the federal probe.

The Justice Department’s action marks a rare moment where a state attorney general is being examined at the federal level over her prosecutorial decisions. Many Republicans have accused James, a Democrat, of using her office to politically target Trump as the 2024 election approaches.

James has stood by her work, stating that no individual, regardless of status, is above the law. She insists that her case against Trump was based on solid evidence and proper legal procedure.

As of now, neither the DOJ nor the FBI has released any public statements about the details or scope of the ongoing investigation.

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