Letitia James Launches Fundraiser Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegations

New York Attorney General Letitia James has scheduled a high-dollar fundraiser for her 2026 re-election campaign, with ticket prices ranging from $500 to $18,000, as she faces a federal probe into allegations of mortgage fraud. The fundraiser, hosted by activists Rod Grozier and Rob Smith, comes days after the Federal Housing Finance Agency referred James to the Justice Department, alleging she misrepresented her principal residence for financial benefit. James has publicly denied the allegations, calling them 'baseless' and suggesting they are politically motivated. Legal experts note the potential seriousness of the charges, which could carry jail time and disbarment if proven, drawing parallels to James' own prosecution of Donald Trump for financial misrepresentations. Questions have been raised about conflicting statements on loan documents regarding her Virginia property, but her office asserts her niece resides there and that James did not intend to occupy it as her primary residence on other forms. The controversy has sparked intense debate over political motivations and legal standards for elected officials.