Karma Comes to AG Letitia James; DOJ Receives a Criminal Referral Against Her

GW Law Prof Jonathan Turley on shocking Letitia James allegations: ‘The irony is crushing. James prosecuted Trump for misleading financial statements, yet now faces similar questions about residency claims and loan applications. DOJ has prosecuted others for falsely claiming properties as principal residences. Rules apparently don’t apply to those enforcing them.’”

‘This is really for James, the very case that she most famously brought. She insisted that these technicalities matter and that the powerful should not be given a free pass. Well, that bill has come due in this case… I’m honestly just not sure how you defend against this unless you say that these are fraudulent documents.’”

Among other issues, Newsweek gives us this:

A separate land record stipulates both women to “occupy, establish, and use” the Norfolk home as their “principal residence” within 60 days and to keep it their “principal residence” for at least one year.

“This is a potential problem for Letitia James,” former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Newsweek.

He cited New York law as it pertains to elected officials to be one potential legal roadblock.

State law says the following: “When an officeholder removes his residence from the territorial limits required by statute, the office is rendered vacant.”

The turning of the screw….how quickly it can happen.

A year ago:

NY Attorney General Letitia James vows to resist any efforts by Trump for “retribution” against her.

2. Prof. Turley: ‘This is really for James, the very case that she most famously brought. She insisted that these technicalities matter and that the powerful should not be given a free pass. Well, that bill has come due in this case… I’m honestly just not sure how you defend… pic.twitter.com/IsClqF9hm4

— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) April 15, 2025

You can catch the rest of the details over at:

New York Post:

WASHINGTON — New York Attorney General Letitia James was hit with a federal criminal referral for instances of alleged mortgage fraud on Tuesday, according to a letter obtained by The Post.

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte sent the missive to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche, alleging that James had “falsified records” to get home loans for a property in Virginia that she claimed was her “principal residence” in 2023 — while still serving as a New York state prosecutor.

In the full Turley interview he mentions that this is not a trivial matter, and pointed out the Mayor of Baltimore and her experience with the law.

Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Fraud Conspiracy and Tax Charges

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow today sentenced Catherine Elizabeth Pugh, age 69, of Baltimore, Maryland, to three years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and two counts of tax evasion.  

“Today, Catherine Pugh learned the consequences of her actions.  When those in positions of trust conspire to defraud the government and engage in corrupt ventures, they must be held accountable,” said IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Kelly R. Jackson.  “We will continue to pursue justice against those whose actions deteriorate the confidence of the citizens that they were elected to serve.” 

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The question remains to be answered. Will Bondi with the non assistance in the form of Kash Patel sit around and run out the clock for her?

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