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Letitia James

Letitia James

The latest news and top stories on Letitia James, the New York Attorney General. She is an American lawyer and politician, serving as the state's chief legal and law enforcement officer since 2019. Previously, she was New York City Public Advocate and a City Council member. James is known for her robust legal actions, including the civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. Her accomplishments include securing billions from opioid manufacturers, tackling gun violence and protecting vulnerable populations.

Former US special counsel Jack Smith being sworn in before he testifies. Photo: AFP

Former US special counsel testifies to Trump’s ‘criminal’ election plot

Jack Smith testifies before a Republican-led House panel and asserts that Donald Trump ‘wilfully broke’ laws in a bid to keep power.

23 Jan 2026 - 1:39PM

Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor in the era of Trump

1 Jan 2026 - 1:52PM

Trump’s chief of staff pulls back curtains of White House in revealing interviews

17 Dec 2025 - 11:18AM

US Justice Department fails again to reindict Letitia James, in blow to Trump

A grand jury refused to resurrect the prosecution against the New York attorney general, after the original indictment was thrown out.

12 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM

New York Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks outside court in Norfolk, Virginia, in October. Photo: AP

Trump ally ousted as New Jersey prosecutor by appeal court

The ruling calls into question the legitimacy of a number of cases and criminal charges approved during Habba’s challenged tenure.

2 Dec 2025 - 3:51AM

This Thanksgiving, Trump pardons turkeys and roasts foes

The US president took aim at senior Democrats Schumer and Pelosi, predecessor Joe Biden and son Hunter, and Chicago’s J.B. Pritzker.

26 Nov 2025 - 11:01AM

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US judge tosses cases against Trump foes Comey and James

Federal judge rules Trump ally Lindsey Halligan, appointed to prosecute the pair, had ‘no legal authority’ to bring the indictments.

25 Nov 2025 - 4:47PM

A federal judge dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Photo: AFP

Trump foe Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges

The New York attorney general says the US president is using the justice system as a ‘tool of revenge’.

25 Oct 2025 - 1:35AM

Ex-FBI director Comey seeks dismissal of charges, citing Trump’s ‘spite’

James Comey’s filing claims ‘multiple glaring constitutional violations and an egregious abuse of power’ by the Trump administration.

21 Oct 2025 - 11:09AM

Ex-Trump aide turned foe Bolton pleads not guilty to classified secrets charges

The case against the former Trump aide centres on private diary entries with information classified as top secret.

17 Oct 2025 - 11:46PM

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at a US District Court in Maryland, to surrender and face an initial appearance on charges of mishandled classified information. Photo: Reuters

Ex-Trump aide John Bolton charged amid crackdown on US president’s critics

The former national security adviser is the third foe of the US president to be hit with criminal charges in recent weeks.

17 Oct 2025 - 1:35PM

Then US National Security Adviser John Bolton in 2019. File photo: AFP

Letitia James, NY attorney general and Trump foe, indicted for bank fraud

James had brought a civil fraud case against Trump, resulting in a US$454.2 million penalty that was later thrown out on appeal.

10 Oct 2025 - 5:57AM

Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump

His lawyers say they plan to argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and should be dismissed.

9 Oct 2025 - 10:31AM

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Charlie Kirk killing: Trump’s FBI chief faces scrutiny over manhunt blunder

By prematurely declaring the suspect was in custody, Patel further damaged his credibility, which was already undermined by the Epstein case.

14 Sep 2025 - 7:32AMvideocam

FBI Director Kash Patel attends a press conference in Orem, Itah, on Friday announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Photo: Reuters

Trump admin opens criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed governor Lisa Cook

The US president has fired Cook over the accusations, prompting her to file a lawsuit challenging his effort to oust her.

5 Sep 2025 - 4:33AM

Lisa Cook, nominee to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is sworn in in Washington in June 2023. Photo: AFP

US trade allies ‘confused’ after Trump’s tariffs suffer legal setback

It is unclear exactly where the case goes from here as Washington faces potential refunds and diplomatic fallout.

31 Aug 2025 - 10:59AMvideocam

Trump calls for George Soros and son to be charged over ‘violent protests’

The US president offered no evidence for his accusation against the Democratic donor and his son.

28 Aug 2025 - 11:44AM

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Trump ran on a promise of revenge. He’s making good on it

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton, who called the administration the ‘retribution presidency’, became the latest target this week.

24 Aug 2025 - 3:31AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in July. Photo: AFP

FBI raids home of outspoken Trump critic, former adviser Bolton

Bolton, not charged with any crimes, served as Trump’s national security adviser for 17 months, clashing over Iran, Afghanistan, and North Korea.

22 Aug 2025 - 10:34PM

Trump claims ‘total victory’ as US court quashes US$464 million civil penalty

The decision was splintered, with some judges saying Trump should be held liable while others called for a new trial or even dismissal.

22 Aug 2025 - 1:49AMvideocam

Donald Trump gestures while talking to the media during a break as he attends trial in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James against him, his adult sons, the Trump Organisation and others in New York in October 2023. Photo: Reuters

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