NY AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud – a crime seldom prosecuted and rarely resulting in prison
The Conversation·2025-10-10 15:12
With the indictment on Oct. 9, 2025, of New York Attorney General – and longtime Donald Trump adversary – Letitia James on two criminal counts related to loans for a home purchase, mortgage fraud is back in the news. Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, is also being investigated by the Department of Justice for allegedly making false statements when applying for a mortgage. Members of Donald Trump’s Cabinet are accused of similar wrongdoings. Could any of these people go to prison?Mortgage fraud is not a ...