A second grand jury in a week has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, dealing another major setback to the Justice Department’s efforts to revive a case championed by the 47th president. The repeated rejections underscore growing public skepticism toward the administration’s push to prosecute political opponents after a judge previously dismissed the charges over an illegal appointment of the prosecuting U.S. attorney.
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution, despite pressure from President Donald Trump to charge James and former FBI Director James Comey.
Posted inOpinion
Rest doesn’t mean sleep
By Dr. Ja’Lia Taylor and Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley The impact of the recent Nov. 4 election for Black women was profound. For a group that has taken loss after loss, from the Fearless Fund being sued for daring to invest in us to Dr. Claudine Gay being pushed to step down, to our sister Letitia […]
Posted inPolitics
New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case after pressure campaign by president
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on bank fraud and false statement charges after an Oval Office–backed investigation, making her the latest political adversary of the 47th president to face prosecution. James denounced the case as a politically motivated effort to punish her for previously suing the 47th president and his company for fraud.
Posted inPolitics
47th president’s attacks on the Fed fit a troubling pattern
The 47th president’s attempt to oust Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa D. Cook threatens the Fed’s independence and continues a troubling pattern of undermining Black leadership in public institutions. Dedrick Asante-Muhammad warns that such attacks destabilize democracy and risk erasing hard-won gains in representation and trust.
Posted inNational News
Justice Department probes mortgage fraud claims against Lisa Cook of Federal Reserve, AP source says
The Justice Department has opened a mortgage fraud probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is also fighting the 47th president’s attempt to oust her from the Fed. Cook’s lawyers argue the investigation is politically motivated and part of a broader effort to undermine the central bank’s independence.
Posted inNational News
Justice Department probes NY Attorney General Letitia James after successful judgments against 47th president
The Justice Department under President Trump has launched multiple investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James, including civil rights and mortgage fraud probes, after she won a $454 million judgment against him and pursued lawsuits against the NRA. James calls the actions politically motivated retaliation, while Trump accuses her of bias and “lawfare.”
Posted inOPINION
A blueprint for protection: Learning from New York’s fight against deed theft
A disbarred attorney in New York, Sanford Solny, was found guilty of 13 counts of third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and three counts of first-degree scheme to defraud, while states should follow New York’s lead in protecting homeowners against deed theft by empowering prosecutors to file legal actions on properties involved in suspected deed theft.
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NAACP previews 116th national convention, aiming to empower community amidst adversity
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson was joined by local and national NAACP leaders and key Charlotte stakeholders for a press conference to preview the upcoming 116th National Convention in Charlotte.
Posted inNational News
Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network launch boycott of PepsiCo
At the 2025 National Action Network Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton announced a national boycott of PepsiCo in response to the company’s rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, urging Black Americans to wield their economic power as a form of protest. He also unveiled digital tools and plans for an Aug. 28 March on Wall Street to amplify economic justice efforts and hold corporations accountable.
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Maryland lawmakers hold rally in response to DOGE attacks on Social Security
Maryland lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, rallied outside the SSA headquarters to call for the protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, amid reports that the new Department of Government Efficiency has accessed sensitive data systems.
Posted inAfro Briefs
New York attorney general tells hospitals to continue transgender care after Trump’s executive order
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned hospitals that they would be violating state law if they stop offering gender-affirming care for people under 19 in response to President Trump’s executive order.