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NY attorney general’s lawyer urges Justice Dept. to reject Trump official’s call for criminal probe

  • A lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James urged the Justice Department to refuse a prosecution request.
  • Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte sent a letter April 14 asking for an investigation into James for alleged mortgage fraud.
  • The accusation centers on James being a co-borrower on a Virginia home purchased by her niece.
  • Pulte cited a form stating, "I intend to occupy this property as my principal residence," but James's lawyer offered evidence showing she checked "no" on a loan application.
  • James's lawyer called the request "improper political retribution," citing James's lawsuit winning $454 million against Trump.
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N.Y. AG's lawyer urges DOJ to reject Trump official’s call for criminal probe

The lawyer, Abbe Lowell, also offered evidence that the central accusation against James.

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Hot Air broke the news in Arlington, United States on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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