She deserves it.
New trouble is closing in on New York Attorney General Letitia James, and this time it isn’t coming from the political arena — it’s coming from a serious ethics complaint accusing her of professional misconduct, mortgage fraud, and “illegal and dishonest conduct.” A conservative watchdog organization has officially asked the state to investigate James, potentially putting her legal career under a spotlight she cannot escape.
Conservative Watchdog Moves In
The Center to Advance Security in America (CASA) filed the bar complaint with New York’s Attorney Grievance Committee, laying out detailed allegations tied to the mortgage James obtained for her Norfolk, Virginia, property.
According to CASA and public statements reviewed by the New York Post, the complaint argues that James’ behavior may violate several provisions of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, the ethics code that governs all attorneys in the state.
Curtis Schube, CASA’s director of research and policy, emphasized in the four-page filing that the rules explicitly address fraud, misrepresentation, trustworthiness, and honesty — all areas where the group believes James fell short.
Schube urged the committee to immediately investigate, and if a preponderance of evidence confirms the misconduct, he states James should face “appropriate discipline.”
Federal Charges Dismissed… But Not Gone
James’ ethics headache comes just days after a federal judge dismissed mortgage-related criminal charges against her — but not because she was cleared.
Judge Cameron Currie, a Clinton appointee, ruled the charges invalid only because they were brought by a prosecutor who did not have proper legal authority.
That means the allegations themselves remain intact, and the dismissal was without prejudice, leaving the door wide open for the charges to return.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News’ Martha MacCallum that the Department of Justice will appeal, saying prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was fully qualified and properly appointed.
This ruling came after James and former FBI Director James Comey mounted challenges to Halligan’s authority, leading the court to consolidate both cases.
The Mortgage Mess at the Heart of the Scandal
The criminal indictment against James stemmed from accusations that she falsified mortgage documents and made false statements to secure a $109,600 loan.
Prosecutors alleged she claimed the Virginia home was her primary residence in 2023 — even while serving as a full-time public official in New York.
This discrepancy sparked questions about residency fraud, mortgage fraud, and ethical misconduct.
James insists it was an honest mistake in her paperwork and says she corrected the form immediately. She maintains she never attempted to mislead the lender.
However, critics argue the issue is far too serious to dismiss as a simple oversight, especially coming from an attorney general known for aggressively targeting her political opponents.
A Political Boomerang for Letitia James
For years, James has styled herself as one of Donald Trump’s most vocal adversaries. Now, with a mortgage scandal, a misconduct complaint, and the possibility of revived federal charges, many conservatives see her facing the consequences of her own political tactics.
As CASA calls for disciplinary action and the DOJ moves toward an appeal, the pressure surrounding James continues to build — and it’s clear that this legal storm is far from over.
Bottom Line
Letitia James may have hoped the holidays would offer a break from political tension and controversy. Instead, she’s facing:
- A formal ethics complaint
- Allegations of fraud and dishonesty
- A dismissed indictment that could easily return
- A potential Department of Justice appeal
For someone who spent years attacking President Trump, the timing couldn’t be worse — and the consequences couldn’t be more real.
