NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statements to a financial institution.

James acknowledged her rights herself, which were read by the judge, in federal court in Virginia.

She walked out of the courthouse to cheers from supporters outside. James called the case political retribution for successfully prosecuting Donald Trump for fraud last year.

A jury trial date has been initially set for January 26, 2026. Both the government and the defense agreed to the date.

The trial would take "no more" than two weeks and the government estimates they would call between 8 to 10 witnesses.

Speaking briefly outside the courthouse following her arraignment, James said the justice system under Presid

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