Live Updates: Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Fraud Case
New York Attorney General Letitia James has appeared in court at the federal courthouse in Norfolk, Virginia, after being indicted in a mortgage fraud case.
- James entered a plea of not guilty to felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.
- She was released with no special conditions on January 26.
James is among those targeted by President Donald Trump's retribution campaign, following her victory in a civil suit against Trump, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization for inflating property values to obtain favorable interest rates on loans and insurance.
Prosecutors allege James misled a bank when obtaining a mortgage on a Norfolk, Virginia property by stating it would be a second home, not an investment property.
Author's summary: Letitia James pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges.