DOJ fires 2 prosecutors who opposed charges against NY Atty. Gen. Letitia James
DOJ fires 2 prosecutors who opposed charges against NY Atty. Gen. Letitia James
The Trump administration fired Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kristin Bird and Elizabeth Yusi Friday, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on the firing of two prosecutors who opposed charges against Letitia James. There's a slight bias due to the framing of the firings in the context of the Trump administration and potential political motivations. The core claim is supported by multiple sources, although some details lack specific verification.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The Trump administration fired Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kristin Bird and Elizabeth Yusi Friday.
- Verification Source #3: NBC News reports that a top national security prosecutor was fired after questioning the prosecution of Letitia James.
- Verification Source #4: BBC reports that Trump urged the Justice Department to prosecute Letitia James and has fired several prosecutors.
- Assessment: Supported. While the specific names are not universally confirmed across all sources, the general claim of firings related to the Letitia James case is supported.
- Claim: The fired prosecutors opposed charges against NY Atty. Gen. Letitia James.
- Verification Source #3: NBC News reports that the prosecutor opposed prosecuting Letitia James regarding a mortgage fraud investigation.
- Verification Source #1: ABC News reports that Trump officials are pressuring federal prosecutors to bring charges against Letitia James.
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources indicate pressure to prosecute James and opposition from within the DOJ.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: DOJ fires top national security prosecutor after he's questionably ... opposed to prosecuting New York Attorney General Letitia James regarding a mortgage fraud investigation.
- Source 4: Trump urges justice department to prosecute political opponents ... New York Attorney General Letitia James over allegations of mortgage fraud. ... He has fired several prosecutors who worked for special counsel