Letitia James Hosts High-Dollar Fundraiser Amid Federal Scrutiny Over Property Claims

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Letitia James Hosts High-Dollar Fundraiser Amid Federal Scrutiny Over Property Claims

 

New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing forward with her 2026 re-election campaign by launching a high-profile fundraiser, despite facing serious allegations related to mortgage and residency fraud. The event, scheduled for Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m., is calling for donations ranging from $500 to as much as $18,000—the maximum contribution legally allowed under New York campaign finance law.

 

 

The invitation, which includes a photo of James encircled by a rainbow gay pride flag, emphasizes her progressive credentials and determination to continue her work. The fundraiser will be held at the home of activists Rod Grozier and Rob Smith. Smith, the founder and CEO of The Phluid Project, a company known for its gender-neutral clothing line, is a prominent figure in left-wing activist circles. On the event’s ActBlue page, organizers stated, “Letitia James is fighting for our rights every single day. This is our opportunity to show Letitia that we have her back.”

 

 

The push for campaign cash comes on the heels of a federal criminal referral involving the Attorney General. She is accused of making false claims about her primary residence in official documents related to a property purchase in Norfolk, Virginia. According to a document reviewed by The Post, James signed paperwork in August 2023 asserting, “I intend to occupy this property as my principal residence.” At the time, James was already serving as New York’s Attorney General and also owned a residence in Brooklyn.

 

 

This claim could be problematic, as New York law mandates that its attorneys general must reside in the state for at least five years prior to election and while holding office. James purchased the Virginia property with her niece, further complicating her legal standing. The Post also reported that several individuals living near the Virginia property stated they had never seen James at the home.

 

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte outlined the accusations in a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The letter not only focused on the Virginia residence but also highlighted discrepancies regarding a building James owns in Brooklyn. She reportedly claimed the building contains four apartments, though city records indicate it actually has five. That distinction could affect mortgage terms, as buildings with four or fewer units are eligible for more favorable loan conditions. Pulte noted these issues could amount to criminal charges such as wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements to a financial institution.

 

James’ office has fired back at what it called “weaponization of the federal government” by the Trump administration, a statement that reflects the AG’s longstanding adversarial relationship with former President Donald Trump and his allies. However, the office did not offer a direct rebuttal to the specific allegations detailed in the referral.

 

As of yet, there has been no response from James' team regarding media inquiries about the fundraiser. Nonetheless, the event is moving forward, indicating that James is determined to stay on the political offensive, even as questions about her real estate dealings continue to swirl.

 

Based on a report by NYP  2025-04-18

 

 

[Mike_Hunt]

Why would she want to live in Norfolk, VA? 

[Gsxrnz]

Gosh, mortgage fraud. How ironic. 

 

 

[FlorC]

Let's hope she's in jail by 2026 , but indicting people goes very , very slow in the Trump administration.