Overview

• The Federal Housing Finance Agency has formally requested the Department of Justice investigate Letitia James for alleged forgery of bank and title documents.
• The allegations claim James falsified documents to obtain state-backed loans and favorable financial conditions for properties in New York and Virginia.
• U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has confirmed that her office is reviewing the allegations raised by the housing agency.
• James, who led a successful civil prosecution of Donald Trump for real estate fraud in 2024, has refuted the accusations and vowed to continue her work protecting New Yorkers.
• The case highlights ongoing tensions over the use of federal oversight and the political dynamics surrounding high-profile legal disputes.