Gov. Hochul says N.Y. AG James will investigate Cornell gang rape allegation

Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University alleged rape case.

• Oct 2

Security detail requested for U.S. official who asked for Lisa Cook, Adam Schiff probes

A security detail has been requested from the federal health department's inspector general for top federal housing official Bill Pulte.

• Mar 14

Letitia James seeks to dismiss fraud case, citing Trump's "animus"

New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.

• Nov 7, 2025

Letitia James pleads not guilty in court

New York Attorney General Letitia James reacted to the mortgage fraud case against her, saying President Trump's Department of Justice is being weaponized. Tom Dupree, a former principal deputy assistant attorney general, breaks down the case against James.

• Oct 24, 2025

New York AG Letitia James indicted in Virginia

A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.

• Oct 9, 2025

New York AG sues Zelle parent company, alleging lack of fraud safeguards

The lawsuit alleges that Early Warning Services, Zelle's parent, failed to implement safeguards, enabling fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion.

• Aug 13, 2025

Report: Texas AG Ken Paxton claimed three homes as primary residence

The Texas attorney general is running in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, and in the middle of a divorce from his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton.

• Jul 24, 2025

Michigan joins 18 other states to block Trump's election order

The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.

• Apr 5, 2025

Video shows N.Y. correctional officers beating inmate before his death

The New York attorney general's office released police body camera video in its investigation of the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks.

• Dec 28, 2024

Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.

Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization were dealt severe penalties in a civil case alleging widespread fraud.

• Feb 19, 2024

Judge orders Trump and company to pay $354 million, plus interest, in fraud case

The judge's ruling bars former President Donald Trump from conducting business in New York for three years. Trump has vowed to appeal.

• Feb 16, 2024

Donald Trump says he will not testify in civil fraud trial on Monday

Former President Donald Trump was expected to be his defense team's final witness.

• Dec 10, 2023

Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday

Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.

• Sep 29, 2023

N.Y. attorney general's Trump lawsuit "ready for trial," her office says

The lawsuit accuses Trump family members and Trump Organization executives of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme related to property valuations and Trump's personal financial statements.

• Aug 1, 2023

Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth

Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."

• Jan 31, 2023