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DOJ Reviews Criminal Referral Against NY AG Letitia James Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations

The Federal Housing Finance Agency accuses James of falsifying mortgage records, while James denies wrongdoing and criticizes the referral as politically motivated.

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New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a briefing on Nov. 6 2024.
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Overview

  • Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Department of Justice for alleged mortgage fraud spanning decades.
  • The referral cites claims that James misrepresented a Virginia property as her primary residence in 2023 while serving as New York Attorney General, potentially violating residency and mortgage laws.
  • James is also accused of misrepresenting a Brooklyn property’s unit count and falsely listing her father as her husband on mortgage documents in 1983 and 2000 to secure favorable loan terms.
  • The allegations could lead to charges including wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements to financial institutions, though no formal charges have been filed yet.
  • James denies the allegations, accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing federal power in retaliation for her successful $454 million civil fraud case against the Trump Organization.