Letitia James Indicted: A Tale of Power and Prejudice

Sat Oct 11 2025 03:58:37 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

New York Attorney General Letitia James faces federal indictment over alleged bank fraud, amid claims of political retribution from former President Trump.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been criminally indicted on federal charges related to alleged bank fraud. James has accused former President Trump of using the justice system for political revenge after her civil investigation led to significant findings against him. The indictment states that James misrepresented the use of a Norfolk property to secure favorable loan terms. Should she be convicted, James could face up to 30 years in prison per charge. The allegations come amidst an increasingly polarized political climate, with accusations of the weaponization of the justice system on both sides.

New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been criminally indicted on federal charges by a grand jury.

James, recognized for spearheading a civil fraud investigation against Trump in 2023, is facing charges of bank fraud in the Eastern District of Virginia. Court documents indicate that prosecutors allege she made false representations to a financial institution regarding a mortgage loan for a property in Norfolk, Virginia.

In her defense, James accused Trump of desperate weaponization of our justice system, asserting that he was forcing federal agencies to act against her due to her professional responsibilities as Attorney General.

James's statement highlighted her view that the charges are baseless, claiming they are driven by Trump's desire for political retribution.

U.S. prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, overseeing the case, stressed that the charges reflect severe breaches of public trust and declared that no one is above the law. She confirmed that if convicted, James could face severe penalties, including up to 30 years in prison per count.

James's lawyer expressed deep concern over what they perceive as the motivations behind the case, suggesting it stems from President Trump's vendetta against her for doing her job.

Her first court appearance is slated for October 24 in Norfolk, amplifying tensions in a fractious political landscape where accusations of justice system manipulation are echoing across party lines.