The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently looking into the real estate deals of the Democratic New York attorney general, Letitia James. This news was confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel in a recent interview with Fox News. The focus of the investigation is on whether James was honest in her mortgage application.

A grand jury in Virginia has already started gathering information. This is a big deal because James was the one who sued the Trump Organization and Donald Trump himself last year. She won that case, which was about shady business practices.

The Justice Department has been clear that they are prioritizing cases like this one. They have even set up a special group to look into examples of what they call “politicized justice. ” This is where law enforcement might be playing favorites.

James has a strong legal team. Her lawyer, Abbe Lowell, has called the investigation a form of political payback. James plans to use both private and state funds to cover her legal expenses.

There are some serious allegations against James. The Federal Housing Finance Authority Director, Bill Pulte, sent a letter to the Justice Department. In it, he said James might have lied on property records and loan applications. For example, she might have said a Virginia property was her main home when it wasn't. She also might have said a Brooklyn property had more residences than it actually did.

Lowell, James' lawyer, has pushed back against these claims. He said there were small mistakes in some records. But he also said Pulte only looked at certain parts of the records and ignored the rest. Lowell wants the criminal referral to be closed.

James and Trump have a history of disagreements. In 2022, James sued Trump and his business. She accused them of fraud, and a judge agreed, ordering Trump to pay over $450 million. Trump is appealing that decision. He has also tried to get the lawsuit thrown out, saying James was motivated by politics. Trump even revoked James' security clearance in March.

This investigation is complex. It involves real estate, politics, and high-stakes legal battles. It's a reminder that even those who investigate others can find themselves under the microscope.

New York Attorney General Faces Federal Scrutiny

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