The FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office have launched a formal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, focusing on her property transactions that reportedly span decades.
At the same time, New York lawmakers are considering a budget amendment that would require taxpayers to cover James' legal expenses if she faces federal probes, including those potentially initiated by a future Trump administration. Critics argue this move could shield James from personal financial responsibility in the event of legal trouble. The situation has sparked debate over the use of public funds for the legal defense of elected officials.
The developments come as James remains a prominent political figure and frequent adversary of Donald Trump.
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FBI opens formal investigation of NY Attorney General Letitia James
The U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI in Albany are probing property transactions of New York Attorney General Letitia James that date back decades.
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