ByAlison Durkee,
Forbes Staff.
The Justice Department indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday for alleged mortgage fraud, becoming the second of President Donald Trump’s foes to now face criminal charges after former FBI chief James Comey—but those cases could ultimately crumble because of the president’s very public attacks on both of his foes.
James was indicted Thursday on counts of bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution, as prosecutors allege she falsely claimed a property was a second residence rather than an investment property in order to obtain better mortgage terms, which she denies.
Comey (who was arraigned Wednesday) has pleaded not guilty to allegations of making a false statement to Congress.
