The indictment accuses James on two felony counts: bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who led a legal case against US President Donald Trump over alleged fraud in his businesses, has been charged with lying on a mortgage application, drawing accusations of political vindictiveness by the White House.
Her first court appearance is set for October 24.
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Who is Letitia James?
James is the attorney general of New York, a Democrat who has built her reputation on pursuing powerful figures and institutions.
She gained national attention for leading civil cases against Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization, securing a
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