Grand Jury Declines to Indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud Charges
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Grand Jury Declines to Indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud Charges

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A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, marking the second such decision in recent days.

A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, marking the second such decision in recent days.

Prosecutors had alleged that James misrepresented a property she purchased in 2020 as a second home rather than an investment property, potentially securing more favorable loan terms.

James has consistently denied any wrongdoing, stating that the charges are baseless and politically motivated.

The Justice Department has not commented on whether it will pursue the case further.

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ABC News

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A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, marking the second such decision in recent days.

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Prosecutors had alleged that James misrepresented a property she purchased in 2020 as a second home rather than an investment property, potentially securing more favorable loan terms.

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James has consistently denied any wrongdoing, stating that the charges are baseless and politically motivated.

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The Justice Department has not commented on whether it will pursue the case further.

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