Oct 9, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Read: N.Y. AG Letitia James' indicted on 2 charges

Julianna Bragg

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to a crowd in front of large flag background. — NY Attorney General Letitia James hosts a town hall at SUNY Westchester Community College to hear from residents about the impact of President Trump's policies on May 08, 2025 in Valhalla, New York. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

New York Attorney General Letitia James was criminally indicted on two counts by a grand jury on Thursday.

The big picture: "We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights," James said on X after the bank fraud and making false statements charges were announced.

Read the indictment in full, via DocumentCloud:

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