

Letitia James Indicted, Trump Talks Nobel Peace Prize, Memphis Crime Crackdown: AM Update 10/10
19 snips Oct 10, 2025
A Virginia grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James for bank fraud, relating to her loan practices. President Trump celebrates the historic Israel–Hamas hostage deal, sharing his thoughts on a potential Nobel Peace Prize. Meanwhile, political drama heats up in Virginia as texts reveal candidate Jay Jones joking about violence, damaging his favorability. The Ninth Circuit is poised to decide on Oregon's lawsuit over National Guard deployments in Portland, while Memphis reports over 500 arrests in a crime crackdown.
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Indictment Frames Alleged Scheme As Intentional
- The DOJ charged New York AG Letitia James with bank fraud and false statements tied to a Norfolk property claimed as a secondary residence.
- The indictment frames this as intentional conduct and a breach of public trust, per the U.S. Attorney.
James' Video Denounces Indictment As Retaliation
- Letitia James released a video calling the indictment political retribution and baseless.
- Critics and supporters publicly clashed over whether the case constitutes weaponization of justice.
Trump Credits Himself For International Deals
- President Trump highlighted an Israel–Hamas hostage deal at his cabinet meeting and suggested he may be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
- He framed the deal as part of a record of stopping multiple conflicts in months.