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New York AG Letitia James Faces Federal Criminal Referral Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud

James denies accusations tied to her real estate dealings as politically motivated, citing her legal battles with Trump.

Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference following a verdict against former U.S. President Donald Trump in a civil fraud trial on February 16, 2024 in New York City.
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New York state Attorney General Letitia James has long had a feud with President Donald Trump.
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Overview

  • The Federal Housing Finance Agency referred Letitia James to the DOJ, alleging she falsified documents for favorable mortgage terms on properties in Virginia and Brooklyn.
  • James is accused of declaring a Norfolk, Virginia property as her principal residence in 2023 despite New York's residency requirements for state attorneys general.
  • The referral also claims James misrepresented the unit count of her Brooklyn property to qualify for better loan terms, stating it had four units instead of five.
  • James has publicly rejected the allegations as 'baseless' and labeled them as retaliation for her legal actions against Donald Trump.
  • While no charges have been filed, the Justice Department is reviewing the referral, and James has launched a fundraiser to support her 2026 reelection campaign.