Letitia James: Justice System has been weaponized

Legal Challenges & Motions - Defense seeks dismissal in Leticia James's case, citing US Attorney Lindsey Halligan's appointment legality, similar to James Comey's case [1][3] - Validity of indictment hinges on whether Lindsey Halligan was lawfully appointed, as she was the only person who went into the grand jury and signed the indictment [3][4] - Motions regarding Lindsey Halligan's appointment legality in Jim Comey and Leticia James' cases have been consolidated [3] - Defense may argue vindictive or selective prosecution, given career prosecutors initially found insufficient evidence and were subsequently replaced [5] Case Weakness & Unusual Circumstances - Legal experts suggest the case is weak, raising the likelihood it may not proceed to trial [4][5] - A career prosecutor's memo indicated the alleged profit from James's mortgage favorable interest rate might have been as small as $15 per month, questioning criminal intent [9] - The case is unusual due to the small amount of money involved, even if fraud existed [13] - Career prosecutors have deemed the case unsuitable for prosecution by the Justice Department [11][19] Potential Weaponization of DOJ - Concerns raised about the weaponization of the Department of Justice against perceived enemies [15][27] - Allegations that professional judgment of career prosecutors is being overridden for political and vengeful motives [28] - President's comments about Adam Schiff could undermine the prosecution's ability to see the case through, potentially fueling a vindictive prosecution motion [23] - Confirmation of a grand jury investigation, even indirectly, may violate federal rules [24][25]