Letitia James Faces Criminal Referral Amid Allegations of Mortgage Fraud
New allegations suggest New York AG Letitia James falsified documents to secure loans. Trump administration pressures authorities to pursue charges against her.
But given the weaponization that James’ statement acknowledged, is there reason to assume that any potential case against her will be assessed dispassionately by the Trump Justice Department?
New York Attorney General James is latest target of Trump’s revenge term
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The accusations against Ms. James are, in an irony worthy of Shakespeare, mirror images of the misrepresentations for which Judge Engoron found Mr. Trump liable on a grand scale.
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The Constitution laid out clear guidelines on how to run our government, on how to protect our most basic rights and how to ensure against tyranny, especially now as we see the new administration in Washington on a literal rampage of lawlessness, cruelty, aggressiveness, and overt bigotry.
‘I’m not afraid of no president’: NY AG Letitia James says she’s ‘coming for’ Trump
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It appears Ms. James’ property and mortgage-related misrepresentations may have continued to her recent 2023 Norfolk, VA property purchase in order to secure a lower interest rate and more favorable loan terms.
Federal housing agency refers NY Attorney General James to DOJ for investigation
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The intrigue swirling about Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James has deepened.
Letitia James allegedly listed her father as her husband as fraud accusations take wild turn
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It appears Ms. James’ property and mortgage-related misrepresentations may have continued to her recent 2023 Norfolk, VA property purchase in order to secure a lower interest rate and more favorable loan terms.
Trump Admin Refers Letitia James for Potential Prosecution over Alleged Mortgage Fraud
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The referral against James is just the latest move the federal government has taken to target Trump’s perceived enemies.
The Trump Administration Starts Targeting Democrats for Prosecution
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Changing her residency could disqualify her from office.
New York AG Letitia James targeted by criminal referral over alleged fraud
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No charges have been filed against James.
Trump seeks criminal prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Summary
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has referred New York AG Letitia James to the Department of Justice for alleged mortgage fraud. FHFA Director William Pulte claims she falsified her residence status for a Norfolk home to acquire government-backed loans. James, embroiled in ongoing litigation against Trump, refutes the charges as politically motivated, stating she will not be intimidated. This development occurs as former President Trump amplifies the accusations. Legal experts note the severity of a criminal referral, though it does not compel action from the DOJ, which operates under the president."
Perspectives
No charges have been filed against Attorney General Letitia James, but allegations suggest she may have misrepresented her residency for better loan terms. Recently, the Federal Housing Finance Agency referred her for investigation regarding claims that she listed a Virginia property as her primary residence while still serving as New York's Attorney General, which may violate state residency laws.
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