New York Attorney General Letitia James could potentially have her legal expenses covered by taxpayers amid ongoing federal investigations into her alleged real estate fraud. Recent budget language reveals that state officials, including James, could tap into a $10 million fund for legal fees associated with inquiries initiated by the Trump administration from January 1, 2025, onward. While the bill does not name James directly, it establishes criteria for costs arising from any legally compulsory processes related to their state responsibilities, thereby indicating her potential reliance on both state and private legal defense funds during this legal fight.
New York Attorney General Letitia James could utilize taxpayer money for legal fees in federal probes related to alleged fraud, as budget bill provisions allow.
The New York operations budget indicates that state officials, including AG James, could access a $10 million fund for legal expenses incurred during DOJ investigations.
The language in the budget bill suggests broad coverage for legal costs arising from investigations tied to state employment initiated by the US government.
James faces a Department of Justice criminal referral regarding alleged mortgage fraud, but may access both state and private funds for her legal defense.
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