Letitia James Faces Criminal Referral Amid Allegations of Mortgage Fraud
New allegations suggest New York AG Letitia James falsified documents to secure loans. Trump administration pressures authorities to pursue charges against her.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has referred New York AG Letitia James to the Department of Justice for alleged mortgage fraud. FHFA Director William Pulte claims she falsified her residence status for a Norfolk home to acquire government-backed loans. James, embroiled in ongoing litigation against Trump, refutes the charges as politically motivated, stating she will not be intimidated. This development occurs as former President Trump amplifies the accusations. Legal experts note the severity of a criminal referral, though it does not compel action from the DOJ, which operates under the president."
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- The allegations against Attorney General Letitia James, including the claim of falsifying mortgage documents, appear to be politically motivated attempts to undermine her credibility. James's office has emphasized her commitment to protecting New Yorkers against what they call intimidation tactics from the Trump administration.
MSNBC·1M· "…But given the weaponization that James’ statement acknowledged, is there reason to assume that any potential case against her will be assessed dispassionately by the Trump Justice Department?"
New York Magazine·1M· "…The referral against James is just the latest move the federal government has taken to target Trump’s perceived enemies."
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