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Why did the DOJ subpoena the NY Attorney General?

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The DOJ subpoenaed the NY Attorney General to investigate whether Letitia James violated Trump's legal or civil rights during her civil fraud case against him and in her actions against the NRA.

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Trump's DOJ subpoenas New York AG Letitia James

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  • The Department of Justice issued two subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James' office.
  • The subpoenas follow James' civil fraud case against former President Trump and her investigation into the NRA. 8s
  • A grand jury has been convened to investigate whether James violated Trump's legal rights. 1m 5s
  • James has previously been under investigation for alleged mortgage fraud. 26s
  • The DOJ's investigation has expanded to include James' office and her handling of high-profile cases. 3m 9s
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Trump's DOJ subpoenas New York AG Letitia James
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Trump's DOJ subpoenas New York AG Letitia James

The DOJ made the investigation specifically about James' actions against President Trump and his allies, focusing on whether she violated Trump's legal rights.

Trump's DOJ subpoenas New York AG Letitia James
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Trump's DOJ subpoenas New York AG Letitia James

Two subpoenas were issued specifically about James' handling of the Trump and NRA cases.

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