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Republican AG Candidate Accuses James of $20M Law Firm Deal

5/30/2026

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Saritha Komatireddy, Republican AG candidate, accuses Letitia James of directing $20 million of state funds to outside law firms.
State Democrats renewed and expanded a $10 million legal-defense fund that covers officials’ costs, including James’s cases.
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP holds a $575,000 retainer for a sexual-harassment suit and pays Governor Kathy Hochul’s husband $1.3 million annually.
Komatireddy called the arrangement self-dealing and urged an end to the alleged corruption.

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Saritha Komatireddy, Republican AG candidate, accuses Letitia James of directing $20 million of state funds to outside law firms.
State Democrats renewed and expanded a $10 million legal-defense fund that covers officials’ costs, including James’s cases.
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP holds a $575,000 retainer for a sexual-harassment suit and pays Governor Kathy Hochul’s husband $1.3 million annually.
Komatireddy called the arrangement self-dealing and urged an end to the alleged corruption.