United States v. James
Case Details
- Case No.: 2:25-cr-00122-JKW-DEM
- Case Filed: October 09, 2025
- Jurisdiction: E.D. Va.
- Charges: 18 U.S.C. 1344, 18 U.S.C. 1014
- Case Outcome: Dismissal without Prejudice
- Judge: Currie, Cameron, M., Walker, Jamar, K.
- US Attorney: Halligan, Lindsey, Keller, Roger
- Defendant(s): James, Letitia A.
- Defense Attorney: Lowell, Abbe, D.
Key Topics in the Case
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Case Files
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ECF: 1 - 10/09/25 - Government - Indictment
Indictment Bank fraud 18 USC 1344 and false statements to financial institution 18 USC 1014 -
ECF: 21 - 10/23/25 - Defense - Motions
James Motion to prohibit Govt extrajudicial disclosures (GRANTED IN PART ECF 41) -
ECF: 21 - 10/23/25 - Defense - Motions
ECF 21-1: Exhibit A: "Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here" Lawfare story re Lindsey Halligan text exchange -
ECF: 21 - 10/23/25 - Defense - Motions
ECF 21-2: Exhibit B: Signal exchange Lindsey Halligan text messages -
ECF: 21 - 10/23/25 - Defense - Motions
ECF 21-3 Exhibit C: Proposed Order -
ECF: 22 - 10/24/25 - Defense - Motion to Dismiss
James Motion to Dismiss Indictment and Enjoin Prosecution for unlawful appointment of US Attorney (GRANTED ECF 140) -
ECF: 28 - 10/28/25 - Court - Court Orders
Currie, DJ: Govt is directed to submit all documents relating to the indictment signer’s participation in the grand jury proceedings, along with complete grand jury transcripts for in camera review. -
ECF: 30 - 10/28/25 - Government - Other
Govt Response to Def Motion re extrajudicial disclosures (ECF 21) -
ECF: 39 - 10/30/25 - Defense - Other
James Reply ISO order re Govt extrajudicial disclosures -
ECF: 41 - 10/31/25 - Court - Court Orders
Walker, DJ: Order re extrajudicial disclosures GRANTING IN PART ECF 21 -
ECF: 43 - 11/03/25 - Government - Other
Govt Consolidated Response In Opposition to Motions to Dismiss for invalid appointment of Interim US Attorney (ECF 22) -
ECF: 46 - 11/04/25 - Government - Other
Govt Notice Of Reasons For Not Providing Vindictive/Selective Prosecution Motion Related Discovery -
ECF: 48 - 11/06/25 - Government - Court Orders
Govt Notice Of Compliance With Judicial Order for in camera submission of grand jury record (ECF 28 etc) -
ECF: 53 - 11/06/25 - Defense - Motion to Dismiss
James Motion To Dismiss For Vindictive And Selective Prosecution -
ECF: 53 - 11/07/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 53-1 Exhibit A to MTD: Appendix of Public Statements of President Trump About AG James -
ECF: 53 - 11/07/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 53-2 Exhibit B to MTD: Appendix of Public Statements of Executive Officials Relevant to AG James -
ECF: 53 - 11/07/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 53-3 Errata Exhibit C to MTD: Attorney General 2/5/25 Memorandum Restoring Integrity And Credibility of DOJ -
ECF: 53 - 11/07/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 53-4 Exhibit D to MTD: Admin of Donald J. Trump 3/21/25 Memorandum Rescinding Security Clearances -
ECF: 53 - 11/07/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 53-5 Exhibit E to MTD: Attorney General 2/5/25 Memorandum General Policy re Zealous Advocacy -
ECF: 53 - 11/07/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 53-6 Exhibit F to MTD: William J. Pulte US FHFA 4/14/25 criminal referral to DOJ -
ECF: 53 - 11/07/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 53-7 Exhibit G to MTD: Edward R. Martin Jr. DOJ 8/12/25 letter to Abbe D. Lowell -
ECF: 53 - 11/07/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 53-8 Exhibit H to MTD: Abbe D. Lowell 10/27/25 letter to AUSA Roger Keller -
ECF: 56 - 11/10/25 - Defense - Other
James Reply ISO Motion To Dismiss for unlawful appointment of US Attorney (ECF 22) -
ECF: 99 - 11/17/25 - Government - Other
Govt Notice Of Ratification -
ECF: 99 - 11/17/25 - Government - Other
ECF 99-1 Attachment: AG Pamela Bondi 11/17/25 Ratification Of Certain Actions In EDVA -
ECF: 108 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Motions
James Motion for Grand Jury Disclosure -
ECF: 108 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Motions
ECF 108-1: Attachment: Proposed Order -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Motion to Dismiss
James Motion To Dismiss Indictment For Outrageous Government Conduct -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-1: Attachment: Exhibit A: William J. Pulte US FHFA 4/14/25 criminal referral to DOJ -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-2: Attachment: Exhibit B: Abbe D. Lowell 4/24/25 ltr AG Bondi -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-3: Attachment: Exhibit C: Fannie Mae 4/17/25 request for loan file -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-4: Attachment: Exhibit D (sic): FHFA IB 4/18/25 demand for loan file -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-5: Attachment: Exhibit E: Fannie Mae fraud investigator 4/18/25 emails with social media posts by James' great niece. -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-6: Attachment: Exhibit F: Lender Self Report refers to 4/25/25 request to mortgage servicer to investigate -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-7: Attachment: Exhibit G: FHA emails 6/13/25 -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-8: Attachment: Exhibit H: DOJ Special Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr. 8/25/25 ltr to Abbe D. Lowell -
ECF: 109 - 11/17/25 - Defense - Other
ECF 109-9: Attachment: Exhibit I: FHFA Director William J. Pulte 10/6/25 ltr to US Attorney Lindsey Halligan -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
Govt Response to Def Motion to Dismiss For Vindictive And Selective Prosecution (ECF 53) -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-1: Exhibit 1: EDVA select low dollar theft or fraud cases -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-2: Exhibit 2: James 7/28/20 Loan Application -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-3: Exhibit C: James 8/17/20 Loan Application -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-4: Exhibit 4: James 8/17/20 Affidavit of Occupancy -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-5: Exhibit 5: James Second Home Rider -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-6: Exhibit 6: James 8/13/20 Homeowners Insurance Application -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-7: Exhibit 7: James 10/17/20 insurance application -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-8: Exhibit 8: James 9/7/20 credit card statement -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-9: Exhibit 9: James 2020 IRS Form 1040 Schedule E -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-10: Exhibit 10: Dominion Energy account information -
ECF: 134 - 11/20/25 - Government - Other
ECF 134-11: Exhibit 11: James Financial Disclosure Statement -- 2020 -
ECF: 140 - 11/24/25 - Court - Court Orders
Currie, DJ: Opinion and Order granting Motion to Dismiss Indictment (ECF 22) without prejudice for unlawful appointment of US Attorney -
ECF: 142 - 12/19/25 - Government - Other
Notice of Appeal
Argument(s)
Final - Date Filed 12/19/25 - 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
See the Analysis section for appeal analysis.
Appeal Details
- Case Number: 25-4673
- Date Filed: 12/19/2025
- Jurisdiction: 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Type: Final
- Status: Pending
Appeal Files
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ECF: 23 - 03/03/26 - Brief
Response Brief of Appellee -
ECF: 29 - 03/10/26 - Brief
Brief of Pacific Legal Foundation in Support of Appellees -
ECF: 28 - 03/10/26 - Brief
Brief of Rule of Law Society in Support of Appellees -
ECF: 24 - 03/09/26 - Brief
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as Amicus Curiae Supporting Appellees. -
ECF: 39 - 03/10/26 - Brief
Bipartisan Former Federal Judges and Former United States Attorney in Support of Defendants -
ECF: 16 - 02/09/26 - Brief
Appellant's brief -
ECF: 23 - 03/03/26 - Brief
Response Brief of Appellee -
ECF: 27 - 03/10/26 - Brief
Bipartisan Current and Former Members of Congress as Amici Curiae in Support of Appellees -
ECF: 19 - 02/16/26 - Brief
Brief of Unify.US in Support of the United States -
ECF: 42 - 03/13/26 - Brief
Reply Brief for the United States -
ECF: 22 - 03/03/26 - Brief
Brief of Appellant James Comey
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