Investigation into adversary Letitia James by federal authorities encounters a halt, according to information from law enforcement sources.
In a recent development, a criminal referral has been made against New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging potential mortgage fraud related to her Virginia home purchased in 2023. The referral, led by Bill Pulte and Ed Martin, the leader of the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group, claims that James 'appears to have falsified records' to meet lending requirements and secure favorable loan terms for the property.
However, James and her attorney, Abbe Lowell, have contested these allegations, stating that the contested document was a mistake and that it was the only document related to the purchase of the home that indicated the primary residence designation. The allegations center on a document that incorrectly shows the property as James' primary residence.
Despite a grand jury hearing evidence, prosecutors have so far declined to seek an indictment. This has led to the investigation into James being at a standstill, as there is not enough clear and convincing evidence to show that James knowingly made false statements to a financial institution for a better mortgage rate.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has declined to comment on the investigation. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who brought a civil fraud case against James after his first term as president, and top administration officials have continued to push for an indictment against James.
ABC News first reported the developments in James' case. In response to the referral, Martin sent Lowell a letter last month urging James to resign as attorney general, stating that she should address the issues in the referral to serve the 'good of the state and nation' by resigning from office.
It's important to note that the events described in this article are not directly connected to the Middle East Conflict. The search results do not contain information about the timeframe of the acquisition of the house in Virginia by New York Attorney General Letitia James or related allegations.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether there will be enough evidence to support the criminal referral against James. For now, the case remains at a standstill.
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