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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'A huge problem': DOJ may have withheld evidence suggesting Letitia James’ innocence
The New York Times reports U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan may have left out important information in her indictment against New York AG Letitia James that might have derailed some charges.“In the indictment, … Halligan accuses Ms. James of having misrepresented the purpose of the house when she purchased it in August 2020 for $137,000,” reports the Times. “The indictment says that while Ms. James indicated to her mortgage broker that she expecte…
Corrupt NY AG Letitia Admitted Fraud Crime - Geller Report
“No one is above the law. Even when you think the rules don’t apply to you.” – Letitia James. Here’s the the thing, Democrats do think they are above the law. They’ve been getting away with their crimes for decades. Why wouldn’t they? Allow me to quote Letitia James directly: "When powerful people cheat to get better loans, it comes at the expense of hard-working people." There was no outrage from Dems about Tish's political prosecution of Trum…
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