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08 Aug 2025, 18:22

The Investigation into the Office of the New York Attorney General is Underway

  • The investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice concerns the office of the New York Attorney General.
  • Letitia James has successfully filed lawsuits against Trump and the NRA.
  • The investigation examines possible violations of law through the actions of James's office.

The office of the New York Attorney General, led by Letitia James, is currently the subject of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. This investigation is related to previous lawsuits filed by James against Donald Trump and his business, as well as the National Rifle Association (NRA).

According to information obtained from the media, federal prosecutors are investigating whether James's office caused harm to legal rights through its actions. The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

Letitia James achieved success in her case against Trump, winning lawsuits regarding fraud, which resulted in a court ruling for damages exceeding $300 million. However, the case is currently under appeal. Regarding the NRA, James sought to liquidate the organization, but the court rejected that request.

A representative of James's office stated that any misuse of the legal system for political purposes is troubling for Americans. The Department of Justice has not commented on the investigation.

Tags: USA/Politics

Articles on this topic:

  • abcnews.go.com - DOJ issues subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James: Sources
  • www.nbcnews.com - DOJ opens investigation into New York AG's office that brought fraud case against Trump
  • edition.cnn.com - Justice Department opens investigation into New York attorney general who prosecuted Trump
  • apnews.com - Justice Department subpoenas New York AG James as it investigates whether she violated Trump rights
  • www.independent.co.uk - Trump’s DOJ subpoenas NY AG’s office for files on Trump’s civil prosecution and case against NRA