Summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James will speak at a campaign rally, the first since federal charges were filed against her for bank fraud and making false statements. The charges relate to a 2020 mortgage application, and James has denied any wrongdoing. The event involves a mayoral race in New York City and follows accusations of politicization of the Department of Justice.
Key Facts
- Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, faces charges from the Department of Justice.
- The charges include bank fraud and making false statements on a mortgage application.
- The mortgage case involves a property in Norfolk, Virginia.
- James and her supporters claim the charges are politically motivated.
- The rally is for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
- The mayoral election in New York City is set for November 4.
- Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republicans have commented on the politicization of the DOJ.
- Prosecutors accuse James of misrepresenting her mortgage application to get better loan terms.
