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A Virginia grand jury rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to bring new mortgage fraud charges against New York Atty. Gen. Letitia James.

The rejection came after a judge dismissed previous charges, ruling the U.S. attorney who prosecuted James was illegally appointed by Trump’s administration.

James maintains the prosecution is retaliation against a Trump critic; charges stem from her renting out a second home for personal use.

NORFOLK, Va. — The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Atty. Gen. Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Trump, according to a person familiar

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