Law Professor Tells Sean Hannity His REAL Thoughts On Letitia James's Tactics

Turley had previously expressed concern over James' pledge during her 2018 campaign, which he described as a "trophy pledge" to target Trump legally.

Turley voiced his apprehensions about the ethical implications of a prosecutor seeking office on the promise of prosecuting a specific individual. He pointed out that James had not specified the criminal or civil offenses with which Trump would be charged. Instead, she had made vague references to threats to "fundamental rights," Trump's "abuses," and an interest in investigating whether the then-president had "laundered money."

In Turley's view, James' approach to her role as Attorney General is problematic. He suggested that the cases brought by James and New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg are essentially a misuse of the law to target unpopular individuals. Turley was not commenting on the merits of the allegations against Trump, but rather the selective focus on Trump and the Trump Organization.

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Turley also noted that James has shown little interest in pursuing Democrats or liberal businesses accused of similar conduct. Instead, she has chosen to initiate litigation against the National Rifle Association. He stated, "She's really developed the signature that she will use all of the levers of her office to go against political opponents."

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Regarding the specific allegations against Trump, particularly those related to the valuation of Mar-a-Lago, Turley pointed out that New York State has a unique law that does not require intent-to-defraud or loss of money by a financial institution. Trump has argued that the valuations cited by Judge Arthur Engoron are incorrect and that no entity was financially harmed in any of the relevant transactions. He also claimed that officials or experts in Palm Beach County disagree with the figures cited by the judge.

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Turley explained that under New York law, James can demand what's called 'disgorgement of profits,' even if no one has lost a dime. He said, "But she's using a nuclear option here, which I can't understand, in demanding all of this relief."