The Justice Department is once again pushing ahead with its investigation of New York Attorney General Letitia James over mortgage fraud allegations, after pressure from President Donald Trump, Chris Strohm reports, citing people familiar with the matter.
The case is still being pursued through the US attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia in an effort led by senior Justice Department official Ed Martin, according to the people, who asked not to be named speaking about an ongoing investigation. One of Trump’s aides, Lindsey Halligan, took over the office on Monday.
The Justice Department’s investigation into James stemmed ...
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