New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Mortgage Fraud Charges
Letitia James, New York's Attorney General, has been indicted on charges of bank fraud and making false statements related to a 2023 mortgage application.
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The indictment stems from a 2023 mortgage application for a property in Norfolk, Virginia, where James allegedly misrepresented the property as her primary residence to secure favorable loan terms.
The Justice Department's investigation into James began in May, focusing on potential discrepancies in her mortgage applications. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, stated, "No one is above the law. The charges as alleged in this case represent intentional, criminal acts and tremendous breaches of the public’s trust."
This indictment follows a series of legal actions pursued by the Justice Department against individuals who have been critical of President Donald Trump. Notably, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted earlier this week on charges of making false statements and obstruction related to his 2020 Senate testimony.
James has had a contentious relationship with President Trump, having previously led a civil fraud case against him and his real estate business. That case resulted in a judge finding Trump liable for fraud and imposing a $355 million penalty, a decision Trump has appealed.
James' legal team has not yet issued a public response to the indictment.
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