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NY Attorney General James Charged with Mortgage Fraud

10/24/2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James faces charges of bank fraud and false statements tied to a property purchase.
Prosecutors say she profited about $800 from the alleged mortgage fraud.
James plans to seek dismissal, arguing the U.S. Attorney who indicted her was unlawfully appointed.
James will plead not guilty in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia.
Witnesses provided conflicting accounts.

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Story summary

New York Attorney General Letitia James faces charges of bank fraud and false statements tied to a property purchase.
Prosecutors say she profited about $800 from the alleged mortgage fraud.
James plans to seek dismissal, arguing the U.S. Attorney who indicted her was unlawfully appointed.
James will plead not guilty in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia.
Witnesses provided conflicting accounts.