With 200 Supporters in Norfolk Outside, NY Attorney General Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty

October 27, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on "mortgage fraud" charges by the Trump Administration's Department of Justice, with allegations that she misrepresented a Virginia property as a "second home" rather than an investment property to secure a lower mortgage rate. The case is viewed by many as politically motivated retaliation, as it follows James' civil prosecution of Trump for alleged $250 million fraud. After pleading not guilty in a Norfolk federal courthouse, James emerged to a crowd of over 200 supporters, including prominent community leaders and elected officials.

Who is affected

New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Trump Administration Department of Justice
Trump and his family/Trump Organization (subject of James' prior civil prosecution)
James' supporters who rallied outside the courthouse
Other individuals targeted by the Trump DOJ (specifically mentioned: James Comey and John Bolton)
Legal observers following the case

What action is being taken

The Trump Administration Department of Justice is pursuing legal action against Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud
James is pleading not guilty to the charges
Supporters are rallying outside the courthouse to show solidarity with James
Community leaders and elected officials are publicly speaking in support of James
The Trump DOJ is also currently taking legal action against James Comey and John Bolton

Why it matters

This represents what appears to be political retaliation through the judicial system
It marks the third example of Trump's Department of Justice pursuing legal action against perceived political enemies
The case follows James' civil prosecution of Trump for $250 million in alleged fraud
It raises concerns about the potential politicization of the Department of Justice
It demonstrates the polarized nature of current American politics with supporters rallying around James

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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