LETITIA JAMES’ CLEARING HOUSE OF ERRORS
MANHATTAN CONTRARIAN -- The Humiliation of Letitia James
August 27, 2025 – You have probably seen that last week an appellate court in New York (Appellate Division, First Department) reversed the civil judgment against President Trump where he had been ordered to pay a fine in excess of $450 million to the state of New York. This case originated during Trump’s first term, as part of then newly-elected New York Attorney General Letitia James’s campaign promise to take down the President.
MSNBC -- Letitia James Made Big Error in Trump Fraud Case, Retired Judge Tells MSNBC: ‘You Just Don’t Do That’
August 26, 2025 – Retired New York City Judge George Grasso had some harsh words for NY attorney general Letitia James following news that Donald Trump no longer had to pay a $500 million penalty for his 2024 civil fraud convictions.
On Thursday, an appeals court threw out the “excessive” fine imposed by Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron, but maintained the judgment that the Trump Organization did, in fact, engage in business fraud.
ASSOCIATED PRESS -- Trump weaponization czar urged New York Attorney General James to resign over mortgage probe
NEW YORK POST -- NY AG Letitia James subpoenaed by Justice Department over $454M civil fraud case against Trump
August 8, 2025 – New York Attorney General Letitia James was hit with a pair of subpoenas as part of a grand jury probe scrutinizing a $454 million civil fraud case against President Trump, a source familiar with the investigation told The Post Friday.
Acting Albany US Attorney John Sarcone convened the grand jury to address potential deprivation of rights allegations after launching an investigation of James in coordination with the FBI this past May.
PROJECT VERITAS -- Mortgage Fraud Fallout: Letitia James’ Misclassified Brooklyn Residence Confirmed by Neighbor
April 18, 2025 – In Fall 2024, a source provided Project Veritas with a USB drive containing comprehensive documents and explanations substantiating allegations that New York Attorney General Leticia James engaged in mortgage fraud, perjury, property and mortgage insurance fraud, forgery, falsifying business records, conspiracy, misrepresentation, and potential campaign finance violations over a 40-year period.
In Winter 2025, Project Veritas investigated the Brooklyn residence of Leticia James to confirm the source’s claims.
WHITE COLLAR FRAUD -- Exposing a Decade of Letitia James’ Financial Misreporting
March 3, 2025 – When New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $355 million judgment against Donald Trump for allegedly misleading financial statements, she declared it a victory for “transparency and accountability.” However, our recent investigations into Letitia James’ financial discrepancies reveal a troubling pattern of transparency issues spanning more than a decade. From hidden mortgages to inconsistent property valuations and unreported rental income, these discrepancies raise serious questions about the state’s top legal officer’s own adherence to the standards she enforces. This article delves into the historical context and uncovers the financial misreporting that has persisted throughout James’ career.
WASHINGTON EXAMINER -- Letitia James sues Trump administration over illegal immigrant SNAP eligibility
July 28, 2025 – New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Monday that she is co-leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration for barring illegal immigrants from obtaining food stamps under the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The lawsuit comes after the Department of Agriculture demanded that all states turn over sensitive personal information belonging to SNAP recipients or applicants by July 30, two days after the complaint’s filing date. James, a Democrat, said the Trump administration’s request is “flat-out illegal,” noting that state laws prohibit the disclosure of SNAP data unless absolutely necessary.