A federal grand jury has charged the New York attorney general over allegations of bank fraud this past Thursday, per a person familiar with the matter.
Lindsey Halligan personally presented the charges to the grand jury on Thursday, as reported.
Federal prosecutors seldom address such panels.
Halligan took over as US attorney recently following the president became frustrated regarding the progress of investigations against his rivals.
The move represents the newest attempt to weaponize federal justice authorities to target opponents.
It comes two weeks following charges were filed targeting the former FBI director.
Experienced attorneys wrote a document regarding that situation detailing the reasons charges were not justified.
Comey entered a not guilty plea on Wednesday.
Updates to follow
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