Complaint Filed Against New York Attorney General
WASHINGTON – A complaint was lodged against New York Attorney General Letitia James by right-wing groups on Friday, just days after a judge dismissed a temporary win regarding federal mortgage fraud charges.
The Center for the Advancement of American Security is urging the state attorney grievance commission, which oversees Manhattan and the Bronx, to investigate what they describe as James’ “unlawful and dishonest conduct”—potentially leading to criminal charges.
In a four-page complaint, Curtis Schube, the group’s research and policy director, highlighted key factors such as “fraud, misrepresentation, honesty, and trustworthiness,” which are considered under the Rules of Professional Conduct. He argued that these should prompt an immediate investigation into James’ actions, suggesting that if evidence supports the claims, she should face appropriate disciplinary actions.
On Monday, Senior U.S. District Judge Cameron Curry dismissed the federal charges involving bank fraud and false statements against James in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Curry explicitly stated that special counsel Lindsey Harrigan lacked the legal authority to pursue the indictment due to its absence of approval from Congress or relevant judicial committees. Curry was appointed to the federal bench by former President Bill Clinton in 1994.
In a statement following the dismissal, James expressed gratitude for the support she has received, stating, “I remain fearless in the face of these baseless accusations.”
This recent indictment and two additional charges against former FBI Director James Comey were dismissed without prejudice, which leaves the door open for President Trump’s Justice Department to appeal and possibly re-indict James.
Meanwhile, the statute of limitations for Comey’s lawsuit has lapsed.
During a news conference in Memphis, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced plans to pursue all legal avenues, including an immediate appeal, to hold both James and Comey accountable for their alleged misconduct.
The scrutiny began after James was indicted on charges related to falsifying mortgage documents to obtain a $109,600 loan for a property in Norfolk, Virginia, which she cited as her primary residence, despite it also being inhabited by a grandniece with a questionable record. Prosecutors allege the fraudulent loan terms resulted in James profiting nearly $19,000 over the loan’s duration.
James’ previous disclosures to the New York State Commission on Government Ethics and Lobbying indicated the Norfolk property was an “investment” valued at between $100,000 and $150,000, with reported earnings between $1,000 and $5,000 from it. However, in a more recent filing, she referred to it as “real estate” with no income potential.
This last ethical filing took place in May, following a notification by Federal Housing Finance Agency Commissioner Bill Pelt regarding potential mortgage fraud involving a vacation home James purchased in Norfolk.
If found guilty on all counts, James could face a maximum of 60 years in prison and fines totaling up to $2 million.
A request for comment from James’ representative went unanswered.
