New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on Friday filed a motion to dismiss the federal fraud charges brought against her by the Trump administration, arguing the case was based on President Trump‘s political animus.

"The government targeted AG James for prosecution because of the President’s genuine animus towards her protected campaign speech and fulfillment of her statutory obligations as New York Attorney General," The motion reads. "This indictment is the product of vindictive and selective prosecution, in violation of the Fifth Amendment."

The 50-page filing details comments Trump has made about James, including rhetoric her attorneys said amounted to the "flagrantly unconstitutional" prosecution.

The motion details James' 2022 civil fraud investigation into Trump, who was out of office at the time, and his business empire. A New York judge found Trump liable for fraud and ordered him to pay a $354.8 million penalty comprised of ill-gotten gains from loan savings and property sales, which expanded to over $500 million with interest before an appeals court wiped the fine in August.

"This lawsuit, and AG James’........

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