Justice Dept sought indictment; jury refused Thursday, ts:602 Democracy Now![2]. "It's yet another blow to President Trump's campaign of retribution," report stated[2].

Letitia James Dodges Trump DOJ Indictment Dec 12

NY AG Letitia James Escapes Indictment Again as Trump Retribution Fails

December 12, 2025 • 1 min read • letitia james , trump

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Federal grand jury in Alexandria, VA, refused to indict NY AG Letitia James on mortgage lie charges on Dec 12, 2025, second rejection this month in Trump's campaign against foes.

Overview

A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, on December 12, 2025, declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on charges she lied on a mortgage application, dealing another blow to President Trump's retribution efforts. Norfolk jury rejected last week[2].

Key Developments

Justice Dept sought indictment; jury refused Thursday, ts:602 Democracy Now![2].
"It's yet another blow to President Trump's campaign of retribution," report stated[2].

Analysis

Factor	Current Status	Implications
Economic	N/A	Clears James for ongoing cases vs Trump
Political	Two juries reject DOJ	Weakens Trump's legal attacks
Social	Polarized reactions	Fuels 'witch hunt' narratives

Expert Reactions

"The Justice Department's once again failed to bring an indictment," per broadcast[2].

What's Next

James continues duties; Trump may appeal by Jan 2026[2].