Summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been charged with bank fraud and making false statements on a loan application involving a property in Virginia. Prosecutors claim she falsely declared the property as her secondary residence to secure a favorable loan. James denies wrongdoing, accusing President Trump of using the charges to retaliate against her for a past legal action she took against him.
Key Facts
- Letitia James is the Attorney General of New York.
- She has been charged with bank fraud and making false statements.
- The charges are connected to a property she purchased in Virginia.
- Prosecutors allege she incorrectly stated the property was her secondary residence.
- James is accused of saving money on her loan by misrepresenting the property's purpose.
- James claims the charges are politically motivated by President Trump.
- This follows a civil fraud case she led against Trump in 2022.
- The Department of Justice is handling the charges against James.
