Inside the Story
- Independent evidence, not tied to Trump or government actors, uncovered serious allegations against James.
- Referral alleges James falsified mortgage documents for lower interest rates on two properties.
- FHFA Director’s referral to DOJ outlines potential violations including bank fraud, wire fraud, and false statements.
By Samuel A. Lopez – USA Herald
[NEW YORK] – In a stunning turn of events, a meticulously detailed criminal referral from the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has placed New York Attorney General Letitia James under serious scrutiny. The allegations, backed by what appears to be strong and compelling evidence, claim that James engaged in mortgage fraud — the very type of fraud she has accused Donald Trump of committing.
Despite James’ public narrative that these accusations are simply part of a “witch hunt” orchestrated by Donald Trump allies, a deeper examination reveals that much of the evidence was uncovered by an independent citizen investigator, not tied to any political faction. The referral, submitted to the Department of Justice on April 14, 2025, by FHFA Director William J. Pulte, presents a damning case.
According to the referral, James allegedly falsified residence status and property records to obtain more favorable mortgage terms for properties in Norfolk, Virginia and Brooklyn, New York. If proven true, such actions could violate multiple federal laws, including:
