New York AG Letitia James is expected to argue her federal fraud indictment is politically driven and should be thrown out, according to State of Politics.
Legal experts say she and former FBI Director James Comey—also indicted—have a strong case for dismissal based on selective prosecution. Both were targeted after President Trump publicly demanded charges against political rivals.
A former prosecutor says there’s up to a 75% chance the case won’t make it to trial.
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