A new budget bill in New York includes a provision that could require taxpayers to pay up to $10 million for legal fees incurred by state employees, including Attorney General Letitia James, currently facing federal probes. This measure is criticized for being overly broad, potentially offering financial protection to any state employee facing federal scrutiny linked to their duties. Critics argue that it could enable corruption cover-ups and contradicts the principle that no one is above the law, particularly referencing James's past political campaigns.
If she didn't do anything wrong, as she claims, then the case should be easily dismissed. And if there is a case, well, didn't she say that no one is above the law?
Bailing out James isn't just offensive on it's own. The bill is so broad that it would cover just about any federal investigation of anyone who cashes a state paycheck.
Insiders are clear that it would cover James, even though nothing official links her day-job work to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's criminal referral over her private real-estate affairs.
That is: The Legislature here isn't just helping out James, it's succoring future lawmakers and other state officials caught with their hands in the cookie jar.
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