Justice Department launches grand jury probe of N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James

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New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference on Jan. 8. The Justice Department has opened an investigation into James’ office over its civil fraud case against President Trump. (Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images)The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a federal grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to two sources familiar with the investigation who weren’t authorized to speak publicly. James won a civil fraud case against President Trump and his companies, fining them millions of dollars in penalties linked to fraud allegations. Two sources told NPR the criminal probe into James is being led by the top federal prosecutor in Albany.