Tag: August 2025
James Halts AmeriCorps Funding Dismantling
New York Attorney General Letitia James has scored a decisive win by halting the dismantling of AmeriCorps programs. The federal government is now restoring funding, totaling over $184 million, including $14.7M for New York projects. James and a coalition of 24 states filed a lawsuit in April after the Trump administration canceled nearly 80 percent…
James Ousts Illegal Trump Tariffs in Legal Victory
New York – A resounding defeat for the Trump administration’s emergency tariffs came as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that these levies, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), were illegal. Attorney General Letitia James hailed this victory, which joins a string of successes in their fight against…
James Halts AmeriCorps Program Dismantling
New York Attorney General Letitia James has scored a significant win in the battle to save AmeriCorps programs, securing the continuation of vital services that support over 200,000 volunteers nationwide. The lawsuit filed by AG James and a coalition of 24 states was prompted by the Trump administration’s decision to cancel approximately 80 percent of…
Trump Tariffs Deemed Illegal: James Wins Appeal
NEW YORK – The ghost of the Trump administration continues to haunt the American economy, but New York Attorney General Letitia James just landed a significant blow. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with James and a coalition of 11 other states, definitively ruling that the former president’s tariffs, slapped on…
Roberts Death: AG’s OSI Clears Buffalo Officer in Fatal Traffic Stop
New York – In a stunning turn of events, the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under Attorney General Letitia James today released its report detailing the tragic death of Daevon Roberts. The OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that an officer’s actions were unjustified during their…
NYPD Vehicle Kills Man in Queens: OSI Investigates
NEW YORK – A pedestrian is dead following a collision with an NYPD vehicle in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, and the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) is now on the case. The incident, which occurred on August 23, 2025, is raising serious questions about police conduct and visibility in the…
Syracuse Police Shooting: Donnell Hogan Death Deemed Justified
SYRACUSE, NY – A hail of gunfire inside a North Townsend Street apartment building on May 13th, 2025, culminated in the death of Donnell Hogan, and now, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has determined the responding officers were legally justified in using deadly force. The findings, released today, bring…
Queens Civilian Fatality: AG James’ OSI Launched Probe into NYPD Incident
New York – In a grim development, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has announced an investigation into the tragic death of a civilian at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. The incident occurred on August 23, 2025, when an NYPD officer driving a marked police car inadvertently ran over a…
NY AG: No Charges in Death of Donnell Hogan
New York – A stunning revelation has emerged from the New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) regarding the tragic death of Donnell Hogan. The OSI announced today that a prosecutor would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the Syracuse Police Department’s (SPD) use of deadly force…
Van Duyn Owners Drain $12M, Residents Left to Die
SYRACUSE, NY – A trail of death and deceit at the Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has led to a $12 million settlement and sweeping reforms, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today. Owners Efraim Steif and Uri Koenig are accused of systematically siphoning millions in taxpayer funds – money meant for…
