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Letitia James Rebuts Mortgage Fraud Allegations as DOJ Reviews Referral

New York Attorney General Letitia James dismisses claims tied to a Virginia property as politically motivated, presenting evidence to counter allegations forwarded by FHFA Director William Pulte.

FILE - New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a news conference outside Manhattan federal court in New York on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at Manhattan Federal Courthouse on February 14, 2025 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte referred allegations of mortgage fraud against Letitia James to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing a power-of-attorney form James signed in 2023.
  • James and her lawyer, Abbe Lowell, have rejected the allegations as baseless and politically driven, linking them to her successful $454 million civil fraud case against Donald Trump in 2024.
  • Lowell submitted evidence to the DOJ, including emails showing James explicitly stated the Virginia property would not be her primary residence, contradicting the referral's claims.
  • The DOJ, led by AG Pam Bondi, is currently reviewing the referral but has not filed formal charges or launched a criminal investigation against James.
  • James has publicly condemned the referral as part of a broader campaign of political retribution by Trump allies, emphasizing her intent to continue her work as New York's Attorney General.