New York Attorney General Letitia James Is Indicted in Virginia Federal Court

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. 

Here are the key details of the indictment:

• Charges: James faces one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statements related to the 2020 mortgage she obtained for a property in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Allegations: Prosecutors accuse James of misrepresenting her intent for the property, claiming it would be a second home when she allegedly intended to use it as a rental property. This misrepresentation allegedly secured her more favorable loan terms.
• Political Context: The indictment follows a history of public animosity between James and President Trump. James was a major adversary to Trump, having filed a civil fraud lawsuit against him in New York. Trump has repeatedly called for prosecutions against his political opponents, including James, and reportedly pushed for the case after career prosecutors found insufficient evidence.
• Prosecutor: The case was brought by Lindsey Halligan, a U.S. Attorney appointed by President Trump. Halligan's predecessor was reportedly ousted for expressing skepticism about prosecuting James and other Trump opponents.
• James's Response: Letitia James has called the charges "baseless" and accused the Trump administration of weaponizing the justice system for political retribution. She has vowed to continue her work as Attorney General and fight the charges "aggressively".
• Court Appearance: James is scheduled for her first court appearance on October 24, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia

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