Letitia James' attorney calls mortgage fraud allegations "political retribution"
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.