Summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal charges of mortgage fraud, which were brought by President Trump's administration. James is accused of misleading financial institutions about a property investment and is set to go on trial on January 26. This case is part of a broader series of legal actions against Trump's critics.
Key Facts
- Letitia James, New York's Attorney General, pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of bank fraud and making false statements.
- The charges relate to claims she misrepresented a property investment in Virginia for better loan terms.
- If convicted, James could face up to 30 years in prison for each count.
- Her trial will begin on January 26 and will take place in Norfolk, Virginia.
- The case was initiated by President Trump's administration, and James says the charges are politically motivated.
- James is the third Trump critic to face charges recently, alongside James Comey and John Bolton.
- President Trump had publicly urged legal action against James and others on his social media platform.
- A new prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, signed the indictments after her predecessor was reportedly dismissed for doubting the cases' validity.
