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Ocasio-Cortez Defends James, Calls Charges 'Baseless'

10/12/2025

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged supporters on October 10, 2025 to donate to Letitia James's legal fund after her mortgage-fraud indictment.
Ocasio-Cortez said the charges were baseless and accused President Trump of political manipulation.
Her fundraising email linked to James's legal fund page.
James denies the charges and is set to appear in court on October 24.
James is running for re-election next year amid ongoing tensions with Trump.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged supporters on October 10, 2025 to donate to Letitia James's legal fund after her mortgage-fraud indictment.
Ocasio-Cortez said the charges were baseless and accused President Trump of political manipulation.
Her fundraising email linked to James's legal fund page.
James denies the charges and is set to appear in court on October 24.
James is running for re-election next year amid ongoing tensions with Trump.