New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements in a mortgage case that originated from a Trump administration-led investigation.
BREAKING: NY AG Letitia James has just pleaded not guilty to bank fraud charges.
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She faces up to 30 years in prison and a fine of not more than $1,000,000 if found guilty on all counts.
The trial date set for January 26, 2026 pic.twitter.com/EYcQRISSZT
Prosecutors allege that in 2020, James misrepresented her intent to live in a Norfolk, Virginia, property to secure a lower mortgage rate, saving nearly $19,000 over the life of the loan, according to the Department of Justice.
The case stems from a criminal referral by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, a close ally of President Donald Trump.
BREAKING: New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in federal court to charges of bank fraud. pic.twitter.com/y0CZlKLeKE
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Initial investigators declined to pursue charges, citing insufficient evidence, but several were later dismissed after Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to act.
Lindsey Halligan, a former White House aide appointed to replace the lead U.S. attorney, secured indictments against both James and former FBI Director James Comey. James has vowed to fight what she calls a politically motivated case.
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