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Letitia James

Letitia James
The latest news and top stories on Letitia James, the New York Attorney General. She is an American lawyer and politician, serving as the state's chief legal and law enforcement officer since 2019. Previously, she was New York City Public Advocate and a City Council member. James is known for her robust legal actions, including the civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. Her accomplishments include securing billions from opioid manufacturers, tackling gun violence and protecting vulnerable populations.
The dome of Science World is being transformed into a giant official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026 ahead of the tournament in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa World Cup 2026

My Take | World Cup ticket prices are showing the ugly side of the beautiful game

State attorneys general in the US have launched probes into Fifa’s ticketing strategy. The governing body must never forget the sport is nothing without its fans.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa to be investigated over ticketing for 2026 World Cup by top US legal chiefs

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Former US special counsel testifies to Trump’s ‘criminal’ election plot

United States

Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor in the era of Trump

Mamdani sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Koran as he took his oath.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after taking the oath of office. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump’s chief of staff pulls back curtains of White House in revealing interviews

Susie Wiles offers her unusually candid opinion of Trump and senior figures in the US president’s orbit.

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US Justice Department fails again to reindict Letitia James, in blow to Trump

A grand jury refused to resurrect the prosecution against the New York attorney general, after the original indictment was thrown out.

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Trump ally ousted as New Jersey prosecutor by appeal court

The ruling calls into question the legitimacy of a number of cases and criminal charges approved during Habba’s challenged tenure.

Alina Habba attends her swearing-in ceremony as interim US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on March 28. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

This Thanksgiving, Trump pardons turkeys and roasts foes

The US president took aim at senior Democrats Schumer and Pelosi, predecessor Joe Biden and son Hunter, and Chicago’s J.B. Pritzker.

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US judge tosses cases against Trump foes Comey and James

Federal judge rules Trump ally Lindsey Halligan, appointed to prosecute the pair, had ‘no legal authority’ to bring the indictments.

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Trump foe Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges

The New York attorney general says the US president is using the justice system as a ‘tool of revenge’.

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media in Norfolk, Virginia, oin Friday. Photo: Reuters
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Ex-FBI director Comey seeks dismissal of charges, citing Trump’s ‘spite’

James Comey’s filing claims ‘multiple glaring constitutional violations and an egregious abuse of power’ by the Trump administration.

Former FBI director James Comey during his court arraignment in early October. Image: Dana Verkouteren via AP
Donald Trump

Ex-Trump aide turned foe Bolton pleads not guilty to classified secrets charges

The case against the former Trump aide centres on private diary entries with information classified as top secret.

Donald Trump

Ex-Trump aide John Bolton charged amid crackdown on US president’s critics

The former national security adviser is the third foe of the US president to be hit with criminal charges in recent weeks.

Donald Trump

Letitia James, NY attorney general and Trump foe, indicted for bank fraud

James had brought a civil fraud case against Trump, resulting in a US$454.2 million penalty that was later thrown out on appeal.

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference in February 2024. Photo: AFP
United States

Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump

His lawyers say they plan to argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and should be dismissed.

Former FBI director James Comey during his court arraignment on Wednesday. Image: Dana Verkouteren via AP
Gun violence in the US

Charlie Kirk killing: Trump’s FBI chief faces scrutiny over manhunt blunder

By prematurely declaring the suspect was in custody, Patel further damaged his credibility, which was already undermined by the Epstein case.

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United States

Trump admin opens criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed governor Lisa Cook

The US president has fired Cook over the accusations, prompting her to file a lawsuit challenging his effort to oust her.

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United States

US trade allies ‘confused’ after Trump’s tariffs suffer legal setback

It is unclear exactly where the case goes from here as Washington faces potential refunds and diplomatic fallout.

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Trillions of dollars of global trade are embroiled in the tariff case. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Trump calls for George Soros and son to be charged over ‘violent protests’

The US president offered no evidence for his accusation against the Democratic donor and his son.

Donald Trump

Trump ran on a promise of revenge. He’s making good on it

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton, who called the administration the ‘retribution presidency’, became the latest target this week.

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United States

FBI raids home of outspoken Trump critic, former adviser Bolton

Bolton, not charged with any crimes, served as Trump’s national security adviser for 17 months, clashing over Iran, Afghanistan, and North Korea.

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John Bolton speaks to media at the White House in 2019 during his role as the National security adviser. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump claims ‘total victory’ as US court quashes US$464 million civil penalty

The decision was splintered, with some judges saying Trump should be held liable while others called for a new trial or even dismissal.

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Donald Trump gestures while talking to the media during a break as he attends trial in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James against him, his adult sons, the Trump Organisation and others in New York in October 2023. Photo: Reuters
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