Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
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Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for criminal prosecution on insurance fraud allegations.
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A Trump administration official has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for criminal prosecution to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago, alleging she committed homeowner's insurance fraud in two separate cases. The referrals represent an escalation in the Trump administration's confrontation with James, who oversaw a civil fraud case against Trump involving his New York real estate holdings. Federal prosecutors in both jurisdictions now face decisions about whether to open investigations into the allegations. James has been a prominent Trump critic and led the case that resulted in a significant civil judgment against Trump in 2024. The move reflects a broader pattern of the Trump administration using federal law enforcement mechanisms against political adversaries.
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