New York AG Letitia James denies mortgage fraud allegations as she schedules major fundraiser

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday denied the allegations that she had committed mortgage fraud, the same day that she announced a new high-end fundraiser to support her bid for reelection next year.

The federal government's main housing loan agency referred James, a longtime nemesis of President Donald Trump, to the U.S. Justice Department for possible prosecution over the alleged mortgage fraud on Monday. 

The referral included alleged evidence of irregularities in a series of home loans James obtained, including for a property in Virginia that she claimed on a form was her primary residence. Her office has since said that James' niece lives there.

The attorney general told Spectrum NY1’s “Inside City Hall” on Thursday that the allegations were "baseless." 

“Let me just say to all New Yorkers and to all Americans: the allegations are baseless. The allegations are nothing more than a revenge tour,” James said. “As you know, as any good attorney, I will not litigate this case in a camera. It is important that we respond to these allegations at the appropriate time and in an appropriate way."

The comment comes the same day her campaign sent out invitations to a fundraiser next week, which calls for contributions ranging from $500 to $18,000. The latter is the most someone can donate under New York law.

“Letitia James is fighting for our rights every single day. This is our opportunity to show Letitia that we have her back,” the event page on ActBlue reads, per the New York Post.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.