Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into New York attorney general

theguardian.comPublished: 5/8/2025

Summary

The Trump administration has launched a federal investigation into Letitia James’s property transactions, sparking new questions about her authority as attorney general. The probe focuses on claims of fraudulent activity during her tenure, with James denying the allegations, which she says were politically motivated. This development could complicate her role in ongoing disputes and may impact Trump’s efforts to challenge her civil fraud conviction.