If convicted on both charges, NY Attorney General Leticia James might spend 60 years in prison
Posted on | October 9, 2025 | 1 Comment
Charges Against Letitia JamesOn October 9, 2025, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on two felony counts related to alleged mortgage fraud in connection with a property purchase in Norfolk, Virginia:
- Count 1: Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1344) – Knowingly executing or attempting to execute a scheme to defraud a financial institution.
- Count 2: False Statements to a Financial Institution (18 U.S.C. § 1014) – Knowingly making false statements for the purpose of influencing the action of a financial institution on a loan or credit application.
These charges stem from allegations that James made false or misleading statements on property records and mortgage applications between 2020 and 2024 to secure favorable loan terms.Maximum PunishmentThe charges are federal felonies, and penalties are governed by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, with statutory maximums as follows:
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Charge
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Statute
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Maximum Imprisonment
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Maximum Fine
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Other Potential Penalties
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Bank Fraud
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18 U.S.C. § 1344
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30 years
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$1,000,000
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Restitution, forfeiture of property involved
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False Statements to a Financial Institution
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18 U.S.C. § 1014
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30 years
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$1,000,000
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Restitution, forfeiture of property involved
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- If convicted on both counts: The sentences could run consecutively, leading to a theoretical maximum of 60 years in prison, plus fines up to $2,000,000 and forfeiture. In practice, actual sentences are often lower based on factors like criminal history, scheme scale, and loss amount (per U.S. Sentencing Guidelines §2B1.1 for fraud offenses).
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October 9th, 2025 @ 6:08 pm
She will be acquitted. On the evidence. Because Trump declared she “is guilty as hell”, which kills any chance of a fair trial. And because only Democrats are targeted. Ken Paxton is alleged to have made false statements on mortgage applications. And Tom Homan took $50,000 in cash from FBI agents.