Eastern District of Virginia
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges Amid Political Tensions
Oct 10, 2025 05:20 am CST
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on bank fraud charges by a grand jury in Virginia, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and a key legal opponent who previously pursued a major civil fraud case against the former president. The indictment follows similar Justice Department investigations against other Democratic figures, raising questions about potential political motivations behind these legal actions.
Federal Prosecutor Troy Edwards Resigns Following Father-in-Law James Comey's Indictment: A Constitutional Stand
Sep 26, 2025 10:13 am CST
Troy Edwards, deputy chief of the National Security Section and son-in-law of former FBI Director James Comey, resigned from the Justice Department immediately following Comey's indictment. Citing his "oath to the Constitution," Edwards left his prestigious position in the same Virginia office that charged his father-in-law, highlighting growing tensions within the department that recently also saw the dismissal of Comey's daughter from her federal prosecution role.
US Attorney, Under Pressure To Charge Trump's Political Opponents, "Fired"
Sep 20, 2025 05:19 pm CST
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he "fired" a federal prosecutor who was reportedly facing pressure over investigations into two of the Republican leader's political foes.