New York State Attorney General Letitia James makes an announcement at the Office of the New York Attorney General about a major Medicaid fraud investigation committed by transportation companies. Office of AG secured more than $10 million from those companies and won convictions of 11 individuals. (Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The New York AG this week became the subject of a federal criminal referral over allegations she falsely claimed in official public documents in August 2023 that her "principal residence" was a home in Norfolk, Va.
James, who also has a home in Brooklyn, bought the Virginia property with her niece that year, when she was already in office as attorney general of New York.
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New York requires its AGs to live in the state for at least five years before being elected and also while in office.
A document involving power of attorney for the Virginia purchase and viewed by The Post was signed by James in August of that year complete with the declaration, "I intend to occupy this property as my principal residence."
New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Pulte said these issues could amount to criminal charges, including wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution.
In a previous statement, James’ office has lashed out at the Trump administration for "weaponization of the federal government" and provided some details about her ownership of the properties.
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But her spokesman did not specifically deny the allegations against her.
Her camp did not immediately respond to a Post request for comment on the fundraiser.
This article was written by Fox News staff.
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