Start Here Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James
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Dec 12, 2025 In this discussion, Alex Mallon, an ABC News reporter, sheds light on the unusual decision of grand juries to repeatedly reject charges against Letitia James. Colonel Stephen Ganyard, a former State Department official, analyzes the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, linking it to broader geopolitical tensions and illicit trade. Meanwhile, tech reporter Mike Dobusky delves into Australia's new law restricting social media for under-16s, examining enforcement challenges and creative teen reactions. It's a multifaceted look at justice, geopolitics, and digital youth culture.
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Unusual Grand Jury Rejections
- Two federal grand juries refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James within a week despite repeated DOJ attempts.
- Alex Mallon highlights this as an extraordinary outcome that raises questions about grand jury shopping by prosecutors.
No Legal Limit On Repeated Presentments
- Federal prosecutors can repeatedly present cases to different grand juries with no strict numerical limit.
- Alex Mallon notes historical data show grand juries almost always indict, making two recent no-bills highly unusual.
Seizing Oil As Economic Pressure
- The U.S. seized an oil tanker and declared intent to seize its oil, framing it as part of pressure on Nicolás Maduro.
- Colonel Stephen Ganyard argues this is one element of a broader economic and covert strategy to weaken Venezuela.