politics
March 26, 2026
Trump Official Refers New York AG Letitia James for Prosecution After Previous Case Dismissed
Updated on: March 26, 2026 / 12:07 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Trump administration official Bill Pulte referred New York AG Letitia James for prosecution on homeowner's insurance fraud allegations.
- Referrals were sent to prosecutors in Florida and Illinois, alleging falsified information on insurance applications.
- James's attorney called the referrals a political vendetta and an abuse of power.
- Previous bank fraud charges against James were dismissed in November.
- The new inquiry is separate from a recent investigation into financial transactions with James's hairdresser.
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