NORFOLK, Va. — New York Attorney General Letitia James will appear at the Norfolk federal courthouse in the coming weeks after being indicted by the Justice Department for mortgage fraud involving a property in Norfolk.

The charges center on a home on Peronne Avenue near Lafayette Boulevard. Federal prosecutors say James misrepresented her property as a second residence instead of a rental when applying for a mortgage.

That decision allegedly saved her several thousand dollars, but now she's facing two federal charges: bank fraud and making false statements.

James maintains her innocence, calling this case politically motivated payback.

Local political expert Jesse Richman said the case reflects broader political tensions.

"Donald Trump thought that he was unfairly targeted by James a

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