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No One Above the Law?

Letitia James has become a household name for her aggressive pursuit of high-profile cases. She frequently reminds the public that, "No one is above the law."

But these latest revelations challenge whether she has lived by that same mantra.

While the statute of limitations may preclude criminal prosecution for some of her acts, the acts themselves — if found to involve misrepresentations, breaches of fiduciary duty, or tax evasion — may reflect a lack of moral character and candor. Under New York attorney ethics rules, this alone may be sufficient for disciplinary action.

And as James continues to wield power over political investigations and prosecutions, some say it’s time she faces the same accountability she demands of others.

The 1999 estate case may no longer be legally actionable. But it is far from irrelevant. It offers a rare window into Letitia James’ early dealings with property, taxes, and probate court.

And it raises a fundamental question:

When New York’s top prosecutor bends estate law for personal gain, who holds her accountable?

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