NORFOLK, VA — FOLLOWING HER ARRAIGNMENT ON FRIDAY, NY ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES ISSUED A STATEMENT asserting the U.S. Justice Department has been weaponized to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s perceived enemies . James won a civil case against Trump in February 2024. Thanking New Yorkers and others for their support, James said her faith is strong.

“But this is not about me. This is about all of us, and about a justice system … which has been used as a tool of revenge — and a weapon against those individuals who simply did their job and stood up for the rule of law. And a justice system which unfortunately is being used as a vehicle of retribution.”

James added, “I have heard from just about every jurisdiction in this nation who have said, ‘Stand up and be tall. Never ev

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