New York Attorney General Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Charges
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New York Attorney General Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Charges

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Letitia James, New York's Attorney General, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements related to a 2020 property purchase in Virginia.

New York Attorney General Letitia James appeared in a federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday, pleading not guilty to charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The charges stem from her 2020 purchase of a home in Norfolk, where prosecutors allege she misrepresented the property as a second residence to secure favorable loan terms, while it was allegedly used as a rental investment property.

Outside the courthouse, James criticized the charges, stating, "There's no fear today." Her legal team plans to seek dismissal of the case, arguing it constitutes a "vindictive" prosecution.

The indictment follows James' successful civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump and his company in 2022, which resulted in a significant judgment. The trial is scheduled to begin on January 26, 2026.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James appeared in a federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday, pleading not guilty to charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.

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The charges stem from her 2020 purchase of a home in Norfolk, where prosecutors allege she misrepresented the property as a second residence to secure favorable loan terms, while it was allegedly used as a rental investment property.

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Outside the courthouse, James criticized the charges, stating, 'There's no fear today.'

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Her legal team plans to seek dismissal of the case, arguing it constitutes a 'vindictive' prosecution.

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The indictment follows James' successful civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump and his company in 2022, which resulted in a significant judgment.

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The trial is scheduled to begin on January 26, 2026.

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