PoliticsJUST IN: Letitia James Hit With New Criminal Referral In Red State

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William J. Pulte sent two new criminal referrals to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning New York Attorney General Letitia James. The latest referrals come after a criminal indictment against James was tossed in deep blue northern Virginia. The referrals allege suspected homeowners insurance fraud involving misrepresentations on insurance applications for properties associated with James. One referral was addressed to Jason Quinones, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and the other to Andrew Boutros, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. “Pursuant to my authority as the Director of the U.S....