Summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted for bank fraud related to a home purchase in Virginia. President Donald Trump encouraged the case after promising to act against political opponents. James plans to appear in a Virginia court on October 24 to address the charges.
Key Facts
- Letitia James, New York's Attorney General, was indicted for bank fraud and making false statements.
- The case involves a house she bought in Norfolk, Virginia, which she allegedly rented out instead of using as a personal residence.
- President Donald Trump had urged the Justice Department to pursue charges against James, citing political retribution.
- The charges were presented by Lindsey Halligan, a former aide to Trump, who had replaced a veteran prosecutor in charge of the investigation.
- James denies the charges, saying they are politically motivated and intends to contest them in court.
- James, who was first elected in 2019, is the first Black woman elected to statewide office in New York.
- She is scheduled to appear in court on October 24 to respond to the charges.
