Investigation Initiated by the Department of Justice on the New York Lawyer, who previously prosecuted Trump
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James' office as part of a federal investigation into potential violations of constitutional or legal rights through her office's civil lawsuits against the Trump Organization and the National Rifle Association (NRA).
The subpoenas, issued by the US attorney's office for the Northern District of New York, seek records related to two high-profile civil cases by James' office. The first case is the 2022 fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging that he inflated his net worth to secure favourable bank loans, resulting in a $450 million penalty on the Trump Organization. The second case is the 2020 corruption case against the NRA, accusing the gun rights group of misusing funds on executives’ personal expenses, leading to ordered reforms in NRA policies.
The investigations are being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, currently led in an acting capacity by John Sarcone III, who was formerly affiliated with Trump’s campaign. The focus of the DOJ probe is on whether James’ office infringed on Trump’s civil rights during its litigation efforts.
James' office and her attorneys have responded by condemning the subpoenas as politically motivated attempts to weaponize the justice system against a legal adversary. They have emphasized their commitment to upholding New Yorkers’ rights and defending their successful lawsuits against Trump and the NRA.
This latest development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing legal and political battles involving Trump, his associates, and opponents like Attorney General James.
It's important to note that the nature and scope of the criminal investigation have not been specified in the article. Additionally, the Justice Department has declined to comment on the subpoenas issued to James' office, and there is no information available about how her office responded to the subpoenas.
[1] New York Times, "Justice Department Subpoenas New York Attorney General’s Office in Trump Investigation" [2] CNN, "DOJ subpoenas New York Attorney General Letitia James' office in Trump investigation" [3] Washington Post, "Justice Department subpoenas New York attorney general’s office in Trump Organization investigation, sources say"
Despite the ongoing legal and political dynamics surrounding Donald Trump and his associates, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated its investigation by issuing subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James' office. These subpoenas were aimed at uncovering records related to two high-profile civil cases filed by James' office, namely the 2022 fraud lawsuit against Trump and the 2020 corruption case against the National Rifle Association (NRA), both of which have been significant points of contention in war-and-conflicts and general-news.
