CNN 5 Things 7:20 PM ET: Grand Jury Declines to Re-indict Letitia James
Dec 5, 2025
A grand jury has just declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James over mortgage fraud charges. The podcast dives into the implications of this decision and the Justice Department's latest efforts that have come to an end. Tune in for insights on the broader impact of legal challenges facing public officials!
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Prosecution Tied To Political Targeting
- Letitia James has been included among individuals President Donald Trump has said should face legal jeopardy.
- The report links the prosecution to a pattern of actions against Trump's political opponents.
Case Reexamined After Judge Threw Out Charges
- The jurors reviewed the mortgage fraud case a second time after a federal judge dismissed the initial charges.
- This sequence underscores continued legal scrutiny but also procedural setbacks for the prosecution.
Grand Jury Won't Reindict Letitia James
- A grand jury declined to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James after charges were thrown out by a judge.
- The Justice Department declined to comment while James remains a target of political attacks by Donald Trump.