New York Attorney General Letitia James is under scrutiny after a federal criminal referral accusing her of mortgage fraud. Allegations suggest she misrepresented her primary residence status while obtaining loans for properties in Virginia and Brooklyn. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte's letter claims that James falsified records to secure beneficial mortgage terms. James' spokesman asserts she is dedicated to protecting the public and will not be deterred by what they perceive as politically motivated attacks from the Trump administration.
"Ms. James was the sitting Attorney General of New York and is required by law to have her primary residence in the state of New York - even though her mortgage applications list her intent to have the Norfolk, Va., property as her primary home."
"It appears Ms. James' property and mortgage-related misrepresentations may have continued to her recent 2023 Norfolk, Va. property purchase in order to secure a lower interest rate and more favorable loan terms."
"A spokesman for James said the Attorney General was focused on protecting New Yorkers, especially as the Trump administration weaponizes the federal government against the rule of law and the Constitution."
"She will not be intimidated by bullies - no matter who they are," a spokesman said in a statement.
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