Federal Investigation Targets NY Attorney General Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud

Federal authorities have launched a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over allegations that she falsified mortgage documents to secure favorable loan terms on properties in Brooklyn and Virginia. GWU law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted a notable irony during a Fox Business interview, pointing out that James' current legal defense relies on arguments of document discrepancies and bank due diligence—arguments she previously denied to former President Donald Trump in his legal cases. Turley criticized the double standard, noting James campaigned on a promise to prosecute Trump vigorously but is now seeking leniency using defenses she once rejected. The investigation, led by U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III, stems from a referral by the Federal Housing Finance Agency alleging James falsified records to meet lending requirements. Turley described the situation as 'karma crushing' and emphasized the contradictions in James' defense strategy, which now asserts errors or misinterpretations, contrasting with her prior hardline stance against Trump. This legal turnaround raises questions about fairness and consistency in applying the law.