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Letitia James Moves to Dismiss Mortgage Case, Citing 'Outrageous' Government Conduct

Her filing argues the prosecution arose from improper pressure within federal housing oversight.

Overview

  • James’ motion discloses internal Fannie Mae messages in which senior fraud investigators said there was no clear evidence to prove mortgage fraud.
  • The filing alleges FHFA Director Bill Pulte made the criminal referral and provided financial calculations that appeared in the two-count indictment.
  • Her lawyers question how Pulte accessed nonpublic loan information and say the case proceeded in Alexandria after a separate Norfolk grand jury was previously empaneled.
  • The filing criticizes special prosecutor Ed Martin for posing outside James’ home and sending a letter urging her to resign, which the defense says violated DOJ rules.
  • James seeks grand jury records from both venues and says required discovery remains missing, as she maintains a not‑guilty plea with a January trial scheduled.