Justice Department Indicts Letitia James, the New York AG Who Took Down Trump in Court

New York Attorney General Letitia James faced an indictment in Alexandria, Virginia, amid ongoing investigations by President Donald Trump’s Justice Department into his political adversaries. The scrutiny began in May surrounding a 2023 mortgage for a Norfolk property, but Thursday's charges were linked to a 2020 mortgage. A grand jury issued two felony counts: bank fraud and providing false information to a financial institution. James' initial court appearance is set for October 24. The indictment claims she misrepresented the use of a Norfolk home, asserting it would be a secondary residence, thus securing more favorable loan terms, while allegedly using it as an investment rental. Prosecutors assert James gained $18,933 improperly. James dismissed the charges, labeling them unfounded and asserting they represent Trump's efforts to misuse the justice system. Her contentious history with Trump includes a successful civil fraud case against him, resulting in significant financial penalties, although an appeals court has annulled those penalties. (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)