politics
March 26, 2026
Bill Pulte files new criminal referral against Trump foe Letitia James
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte on Wednesday sought to revive the Justice Department’s investigation into allegations that New York Attorney General Letitia James committed insurance fraud.
TL;DR
- FHFA Director Bill Pulte submitted two criminal referrals to the Justice Department regarding alleged insurance fraud by NY AG Letitia James.
- The referrals focus on alleged misrepresentations in home insurance filings for properties in Illinois and Florida.
- A previous case against James was dismissed by a federal judge due to issues with the prosecutor's appointment, not the merits of the allegations.
- Two grand juries subsequently declined to indict James.
- Critics have alleged the DOJ's initial case against James was politically motivated.
- The Government Accountability Office is investigating Pulte and the FHFA for potential misuse of authority.
- Several Democratic senators have questioned Pulte's process in referring James.
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