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A federal grand jury has indicted the New York attorney general for financial misconduct this past Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia personally presented this case before the judicial panel this Thursday, the person said.

US attorneys seldom present to such panels.

Halligan was installed the position recently after the president grew impatient regarding the progress of investigations involving adversaries.

This step represents the newest attempt to weaponize the Department of Justice to target political rivals.

It follows a fortnight after Halligan obtained indictments involving Comey.

Experienced attorneys prepared a memo regarding that situation outlining why indictments were not warranted.

Comey entered a not guilty plea recently.

Updates to follow