Overview

• The Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, is reviewing a criminal referral from FHFA Director William Pulte alleging mortgage fraud by New York AG Letitia James.
• The referral accuses James of falsely listing a Virginia property as her primary residence and misrepresenting the unit count of a Brooklyn property to secure favorable loan terms.
• James's lawyer, Abbe Lowell, has provided evidence disputing these claims, including emails stating the Virginia property would not serve as her primary residence.
• James has publicly denied the allegations, labeling them baseless and part of what she describes as Donald Trump's 'revenge tour' following her successful $454 million civil fraud judgment against him in 2024.
• The hiring of Lowell, a high-profile attorney, signals James is preparing a robust defense while continuing to lead other legal actions against Trump administration policies.