Summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been charged with bank fraud, according to reports. The indictment was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia related to a mortgage fraud investigation. James has previously been involved in legal actions against President Trump, including a civil fraud case.
Key Facts
- Letitia James, New York's Attorney General, is charged with bank fraud.
- The charge came from a mortgage fraud investigation in Virginia.
- The case is still under seal, so specific evidence against James is not public.
- James led a 2022 civil fraud case against Trump and his real estate company.
- This case resulted in a significant financial penalty against Trump, which was later overturned on appeal.
- The Department of Justice has also opened investigations into other individuals, including Senator Adam Schiff.
- Trump's administration is reportedly using government power against those who pursued legal actions against him.
- James' lawyer claims the accusations are baseless and made for political reasons.
