New York Attorney General Drops Civil Fraud Case Against Donald Trump After Witness Recantation

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on July 10, 2025, the dismissal of all charges against former President Donald Trump in the state's civil fraud case. This significant reversal stems from the emergence of new evidence and the critical recantation of testimony by a key witness, who admitted to fabricating parts of their account under pressure from prosecutors. The decision marks a major legal development for Trump, who has consistently maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.

Attorney General James stated in a press conference that her office's "commitment is to justice, and when the facts evolve, we must follow where they lead." She added that "this new information fundamentally alters the landscape of the case, and continuing would not be in the interest of justice." The unexpected dismissal has sent shockwaves through both legal and political circles.

Conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza reacted to the news on social media, calling it a "monumental victory for truth and due process." In a series of tweets on July 10, 2025, D'Souza asserted, "The relentless political persecution of Donald Trump has finally been exposed." He further argued that the integrity of the justice system was at stake, stating, "Those who weaponized the law against a political opponent must be held accountable."

D'Souza continued his commentary, predicting that "the mainstream media will try to spin this, but the facts are clear." He celebrated the development, claiming, "The narrative of Trump's guilt has crumbled," and labeled the original case a "politically motivated witch hunt." His remarks were retweeted by users such as "Rothmus 🏴," who commented, "Funny, funny, funny," on D'Souza's initial reaction.

The civil fraud lawsuit, originally filed by Attorney General James in September 2022, accused Trump, his adult children, and the Trump Organization of engaging in a decade-long scheme. The allegations included fraudulently inflating Trump's net worth by billions of dollars on financial statements to secure more favorable terms on loans and insurance. The lawsuit had sought $250 million in penalties and a permanent ban on the Trumps from operating businesses in New York.