Summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James has pleaded not guilty to federal bank fraud charges. President Trump demanded her prosecution, linking it to a civil fraud case she had brought against him. A trial date is set for January 26, and the case involves allegations of falsifying bank documents for better loan terms.
Key Facts
- Letitia James, New York Attorney General, faces federal bank fraud charges.
- President Trump publicly demanded James' prosecution after a civil case she brought against him.
- The trial is expected to begin on January 26 and last about a week.
- Allegations include falsifying bank statements to get better loan terms on a property.
- A grand jury in Virginia indicted her on bank fraud and making false statements to a bank.
- Erik Siebert, a U.S. attorney, resigned after declining to prosecute James; Trump said he was fired.
- Lindsey Halligan, President Trump’s personal attorney with no prior prosecutorial experience, replaced Siebert.
