In a stunning development that’s sending shockwaves through the legal and political world, America First Legal (AFL) has filed a bar complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing her of a decades-long mortgage fraud scheme. The complaint, lodged with the Committee on Professional Standards on April 29, 2025, follows a criminal referral from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging that James falsified bank documents and property records to secure government aid and favorable loan terms.
The allegations center on two properties: a Norfolk, Virginia home James co-purchased in 2023, which she allegedly claimed as her primary residence despite her legal obligation to reside in New York as the state’s AG, and a Brooklyn property where she reportedly misrepresented the number of units to obtain better loan terms since 2001. The complaint claims these actions violate New York Rules of Professional Conduct, which prohibit lawyers from engaging in illegal conduct reflecting dishonesty or fraud.
AFL’s filing has sparked a firestorm online, with some calling it a long-overdue reckoning for James, who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump. Others, however, see it as a politically motivated attack, pointing to James’ successful $454 million civil fraud case against Trump in 2023. Her office has dismissed the allegations as “baseless” and a “revenge tour,” while her attorney, Abbe Lowell, has called the DOJ referral “improper political retribution,” providing documents to argue the claims are unfounded.
What’s next? If the Committee on Professional Standards finds merit in the complaint, James could face disciplinary action, potentially including disbarment. The controversy has already ignited fierce debate—will this be a turning point for accountability, or a weaponized misuse of the legal system? Share your thoughts and spread the word about this explosive story!
