Department leader of DOJ's anti-weaponization unit urges New York Attorney General Letitia James to step down
The Justice Department has assigned a Weaponization Working Group to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James, following a series of inquiries promised by President Trump.
Ed Martin, the director of the Weaponization Working Group, visited James' Brooklyn home on August 15, wearing a trench coat and posing for a New York Post photographer. This visit, however, appears to have violated Justice Department protocol, as the department declined to comment on the matter.
Martin is conducting an investigation into James' business fraud case against President Donald Trump and her office's corruption case against the National Rifle Association (NRA). Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to James earlier this month as part of a civil rights investigation.
James won a $4 million judgment against NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre for misappropriating donor funds. This is not the first time James has been involved in high-profile cases; she has also represented Susan Monarez, former CDC director, in contentious situations.
Abbe Lowell, an attorney for James, expressed concerns about Martin's conduct in a letter sent on Monday. Lowell accused Martin of taking actions without evidence or law, and of being driven by a desire for revenge. This letter, a copy of which our website reviewed, also stated that Martin's conduct does not demonstrate a serious investigation.
In response, Martin wrote a letter to James, calling for her resignation. He argued that James' resignation would serve the national interest. However, Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy, Todd Blanche, told Martin that his visit was unhelpful and counterproductive.
Lowell's letter further stated that Martin's visit to James' home was against Justice Department policies, as the use of investigations and prosecutorial power for political ends is against the department's guidelines.
Martin is also investigating two properties James owns in New York and Virginia. The outcome of this investigation remains to be seen, but it is clear that the case against James is a significant one, with high-level officials involved and a great deal of public interest.
As the investigation continues, both sides will no doubt be closely watched by the media and the public. The case promises to be a fascinating study in politics, law, and the intersection of the two.
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