US EditionJustice Department indicts New York AG Letitia James in mortgage fraud case
- On Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James was federally indicted in Virginia on bank fraud and false-statement charges, and her arraignment is scheduled for October 24.
- The Federal Housing Finance Agency's referral to the DOJ alleged James falsified Norfolk property mortgage and loan documents co-purchased in August 2020 to gain approximately $18,933 in loan savings.
- Antar's review and title reports revealed Norfolk records show James granted power of attorney to Shamice Thompson-Hairston and obtained a $219,780 mortgage, while New York financial disclosure filings omitted rental income in later years.
- Prosecutors warn of steep penalties and a broadened inquiry into Letitia James, with potential penalties up to 60 years in prison and $2 million in fines, including the Trump civil trial.
- James blasted the indictment as political retribution, saying President Donald Trump forced federal law enforcement to do his bidding; Zohran Mamdani called her `a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people.
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The Friday evening cast of PBS News Hour featuring moderator Geoff Bennett, MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart, and New York Times columnist David Brooks briefly broke character to heap praise on President Trump for his role in securing a ceasefire agreement that will see Israeli hostages return home. However, the trio quickly reverted back to form and freaked out that New York Attorney General Letitia James was recently indicted for mortgage fraud. C…
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