New York Attorney General Letitia James, known for her opposition to former President Donald Trump, was indicted for bank fraud on October 9, 2025.
The indictment comes amid heightened political conflicts, with Trump campaigning on retribution against those who investigated or opposed him.
Driving the news: James is a prominent Democratic figure who brought a high-profile civil fraud case against Trump and his family’s real estate business in 2022. • Her lawsuit led to a $454.2 million penalty against Trump, centering on allegations of inflating his net worth to deceive lenders. • Despite a New York appeals court partially overturning the penalty in August 2025, the fraud ruling against Trump was upheld; both sides are appealing to the state’s highest court. • Trump has consistentl