Bondi Names Special Prosecutor in Mortgage Fraud Cases Against Schiff, James

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday announced the appointment of a special prosecutor to oversee politically sensitive cases against New York Attorney General Letitia James and U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, both Democrats — but they might not like her pick.

Bondi told Fox News’ Peter Doocy that a special prosecutor is necessary to avoid any appearance of political animus that could influence a jury or judge’s decision about whether either defendant is guilty. James and Schiff are both accused of misrepresenting their residences to obtain better mortgage rates, ABC News reported.

Taking over will be Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s nominee to become U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia that was tanked by retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina.

Martin’s selection came the same day a grand jury was convened to consider charges against James, who was referred to Bondi by federal mortgage authorities after discrepancies were found on paperwork for several properties she purchased.