A New York grand jury has once again declined to issue an indictment against state Attorney General Letitia James, bringing an end-at least for now-to a lengthy legal push by federal prosecutors. The decision marks the second rejection by a grand jury and the third unsuccessful attempt overall by the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against the Democrat.
According to multiple news outlets, federal investigators had spent several years examining James’s actions, though the specific allegations under review were never publicly revealed. One earlier effort reportedly did not reach a grand jury, while two subsequent presentations resulted in no indictment being returned.
The latest decision, disclosed on December 11, adds another setback to the Justice Department’s prolonged probe. Officials familiar with the matter have not provided details on why the case failed to advance, and federal prosecutors have offered no public explanation. The Attorney General’s office also declined to comment, maintaining its long-standing position of silence regarding the investigation.
With the grand jury’s dismissal, the federal inquiry concludes without criminal charges, leaving political observers noting the rarity of such a high-profile, multi-year investigation ending without any public accounting of the underlying allegations.
Although the Justice Department technically retains the authority to pursue other avenues, legal analysts say the repeated failures to convince grand jurors make additional attempts highly unlikely. The decision effectively closes one of the most closely watched investigative threads involving a prominent statewide official.
As of now, Attorney General James continues her work without any pending criminal action, while questions surrounding the nature of the abandoned case remain unanswered.
