A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a bank fraud charge , following public calls from President Donald Trump for legal action against her. The indictment, confirmed by multiple sources, involves allegations related to a mortgage application, where James allegedly made false statements to secure better rates. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Jamar K. Walker , a Biden appointee.

James, a Democrat, has been a vocal critic of President Trump and previously sued him and his company for inflating property values, securing a $450 million judgment in a civil fraud case. The current charge against James comes amid accusations of political motivation, as Trump has urged his Justice Department appointees to prosecute

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