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Trump asks New York's Court of Appeals to reverse the remaining fraud finding and lift the three-year officer ban and related loan restrictions, after an intermediate appellate court largely wiped out the civil fraud penalty but left the fraud finding intact; his team argues the case is politically motivated as James’s office pursues it.
A Trump administration official has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Florida and Illinois over two suspected homeowner's insurance fraud filings, alleging she falsified information on insurance applications. The referrals come after James’s prior bank-fraud charges were dismissed, and they occur amid ongoing legal and political clashes between James and the Trump administration.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is coordinating an antitrust review of Paramount Skydance's roughly $110 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, working with New York AG Letitia James; the effort signals a potential state-led challenge with labor and industry implications, while federal action remains uncertain.
New York AG Letitia James and 23 other state attorneys general filed a lawsuit in the Court of International Trade to block President Trump’s latest global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and seek refunds, arguing the tariffs violate the Constitution and require consistent application, a challenge that follows the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the prior IEEPA-based tariffs and amid White House defenses of the policy.
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Valve, accusing its loot-box systems in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 of illegally promoting gambling; the state seeks to permanently stop gambling features, disgorge ill-gotten gains, and impose fines. The lawsuit notes players pay about $2.49 per loot-box key, often receiving items worth less than the key, with rarer items worth thousands, and argues the mechanic resembles a slot machine — a concern given its appeal to minors. Valve has not immediately commented.
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Valve Corp., alleging its loot-box system in popular games such as Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 promotes illegal gambling by charging players to open containers for randomly awarded cosmetic items that can be sold for cash, with some items fetching millions. The lawsuit seeks to stop the gambling features, disgorgement of ill‑gotten gains, and fines, citing addiction risks for youths and the ease of cashing out via Valve’s Steam marketplace and third-party sites.
DOJ lawyers defended Lindsey Halligan’s continued use of the U.S. attorney title after a judge ruled her interim appointment invalid, arguing the Currie decision doesn’t bar her from all duties and blasting the demand for justification as an abuse of power; Novak ordered Halligan to explain why she uses the title, while Currie previously held the appointment violated the Appointments Clause and voided indictments related to James Comey and Letitia James, highlighting a high-stakes dispute over appointment authority in Virginia’s Eastern District.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued the Trump administration to challenge its offshore wind project freeze, arguing the move undermines state energy and climate goals.
A federal judge ruled that subpoenas issued to New York Attorney General Letitia James by John Sarcone were invalid because he lacked lawful authority as acting U.S. attorney, highlighting issues with appointments of acting officials without proper confirmation or appointment procedures.
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor on January 1 with a two-part ceremony involving Attorney General Letitia James and Senator Bernie Sanders, followed by a citywide block party. The event emphasizes public participation and diversity, amid discussions about the composition of Mamdani's transition advisory committee and concerns raised by the ADL regarding some members' past associations.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a motion to dismiss her criminal case against Donald Trump, claiming it is a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution driven by Trump's personal vendetta against her, and arguing that the investigation is tainted by unconstitutional motives.
The article discusses potential legal issues in Letitia James' mortgage contract, where ambiguous language could undermine fraud allegations, as experts suggest the contract does not prohibit renting the property and the indictment lacks concrete evidence of criminal intent.
The indictment against NY Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud may be flawed because the contract she signed explicitly allows renting the property, contradicting the charges that she violated loan terms by renting out her second home.
Letitia James, the New York attorney general, was arraigned in Norfolk, Virginia, on federal charges of mortgage fraud and false statements related to her purchase of a property used as an investment. The case involves complex legal motions, including disputes over the appointment of the U.S. attorney and media conduct, with a trial tentatively scheduled for January 2026.
Letitia James pleads not guilty to charges of mortgage fraud related to misrepresenting a property in Virginia to secure favorable mortgage terms, with a trial scheduled for January 2026.