Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty, Declares Justice System Weaponized

Not Guilty Plea and Legal Proceedings

• 🏛️ Letitia James pleaded not guilty to a pair of federal charges stemming from a property purchase over five years ago.
• 👩‍⚖️ She responded "Not guilty, judge, to both counts" when prompted to enter her plea.

Defense of the Justice System

• ⚖️ James stated that the justice system has been weaponized and used as a tool of revenge.
• ✊ She asserted that the system has been used against individuals who "simply did their job and who stood up for the rule of law."

Faith and Resilience

• 🙏 James expressed strong faith in the justice system, the rule of law, and America.
• 🗣️ She has received support from individuals across the nation who have encouraged her to "stand up and be tall" and never back down.
• 🚫 She declared "no fear" in the face of the charges.

Commitment to Public Service

• 🗽 Throughout her public career, James has stood up for the rights of New Yorkers and Americans.
• 🚀 She affirmed that she will not be deterred or distracted and will continue to do her job, returning to New York to work on upholding the rule of law.
• 🙏 The audience expressed solidarity, chanting "We stand with him."