NEW YORK, NY (November 24, 2025) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement after a federal judge dismissed charges by the Justice Department against New York State Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey, ruling the prosecutor in both cases was unlawfully appointed.
“The court’s decision today sends a clear message to Donald Trump and his administration that the Justice Department cannot become a weapon to exact political revenge. Whatever the technicality used to toss out these cases, it’s clear that these charges were based on one thing: retribution. Attacking a Black woman who holds elected office by questioning her ability to earn money or own property has become a tired tactic by the right — one the court clearly saw through. While we should never have been in a place where the sitting President can seek to rise above the law to scrutinize those who chose the country over loyalty, this ruling is proof that safeguards still exist in our system.”
About National Action Network (NAN)
National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency, and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality, or gender.
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