Donald Trump has sued New York state attorney general, Letitia James, seeking to halt her long-running investigation of his business practices, the New York Times reported on Monday.
The paper said Trump’s suit alleges that James, a Democrat, “is guided solely by political animus and a desire to harass, intimidate, and retaliate against a private citizen who she views as a political opponent”.
James recently said she would seek to question the former president under oath in January. Her investigation could only result in civil charges, not criminal.
Trump’s business affairs are also being investigated in New York by the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance. That is a criminal investigation.
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