New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Fraud Charge
Washington D.C. – New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on a fraud charge, the Justice Department announced today. The charges stem from allegations of intentional criminal acts and breaches of public trust, according to a statement released by the department, which affirmed its commitment to following the facts and the law to ensure justice is served.
The indictment arrives amid heightened political tensions, with former President Donald Trump having repeatedly called for James’s prosecution for months, publicly stating she was “guilty as hell” and “guilty of something” without providing evidence. The Justice Department is simultaneously investigating federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook and Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on separate allegations, which their representatives have dismissed as false and debunked.
James is a particularly visible target due to her repeated legal challenges against Trump and his administration. As New York Attorney General, she filed dozens of lawsuits against the former president. Last year, she secured a meaningful judgment against Trump and his companies, alleging they defrauded banks by inflating the value of his real estate holdings.While an appeals court overturned the original fine of over $500 million (including interest), it upheld the lower court’s finding that Trump had committed fraud.
The indictment against James follows a day after former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance in a case accusing him of lying to Congress in 2020.Comey’s legal team intends to seek dismissal of the charges, arguing the prosecution is politically motivated and directed by the president.
