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People's Republic Of New York City Fake Justice System Ridiculous Politicized Joke As I Ran On I Will Get Trump At All Cost And My personal feelings and my politics stop at the door. The litigation that I engage in does not allow me to inject my emotions into it. Letitia Ann James (born October 18, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2019 as the Attorney General of New York (NYAG), having won the 2018 election to succeed Barbara Underwood. A member of the Democratic Party, James is the First Lesbian and Bisexual Women African American and first woman to be elected New York Attorney General.

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Attorney General James Scores Statewide Victory Supporting LGBTQ+ Community Federal Court Dismisses Case Brought By Wedding Photographer Refusing To Photograph Same-Sex Marriages, Says All Businesses Must Ensure Equal Access.

New York Attorney General Letitia James scored a statewide victory supporting the LGBTQ+ community after a federal court dismissed a case brought by an Elmira wedding photographer, who sought to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples. The wedding photographer, Emilee Carpenter, filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the state Division of Human Rights, and the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office in October, claiming that New York’s anti-discrimination laws violated her right to refuse photographing same-sex marriages. This week, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York agreed with Attorney General James and ruled that all New Yorkers are entitled to equal access to the public marketplace under the law.

“This court decision is a huge victory in our pursuit to ensure that every New Yorker has equal access and equal protections under the law,” said Attorney General James. “The LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of New York, and no New Yorker should be excluded or turned away from a business or denied a service because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Love is love, which is why my office will always fight to ensure that all New Yorkers are treated equally under the law.”

Represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom — an Arizona-based, Christian, nonprofit advocacy group — Carpenter wrongly claimed, in her lawsuit, that the New York public accommodations law violated her right to choose to accept or deny photographing same-sex marriages.

This week, U.S. District Court Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. dismissed Carpenter’s claims, noting that historically underserved, disfavored, or disadvantaged individuals are entitled to the same access to the public marketplace as afforded to everyone else. Additionally, Judge Geraci made clear in his decision that all businesses claiming to serve the public must serve all of the public, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.

“We applaud Attorney General James for ensuring that all New Yorkers receive fair treatment when looking to secure goods and services,” said Sean Ebony Coleman, founder and executive director, Destination Tomorrow. “The LGBTQ+ community are consistent consumers and our dollars should be valued the same as everyone else's money. This decision shows businesses that discrimination of any kind is unacceptable and will have consequences.”

“The Door stands with Attorney General Letitia James as she sends a clear message that discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community will not be tolerated,” said Kelsey Louie, CEO, The Door. “We applaud her steadfast determination to make New York a safer and fairer place for all, especially for LGBTQ+ people, and we are immensely grateful for the message this court ruling sends to the young LGBTQ+ New Yorkers we serve.”

“An overwhelming majority of Americans of every race, faith, and political party support laws that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination, and support for marriage equality has never been higher. Non-discrimination laws protect every citizen and send a signal that all are welcome, and that’s good for business,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO, GLAAD. “LGBTQ+ acceptance is growing thanks to leaders in New York, like Attorney General James, who fight for equal treatment in every area of society and defend laws that secure it.”

“The staff and youth of the Hetrick-Martin Institute applaud Attorney General James for once again being a strong defender of LGBTQIA+ people and their right to equal treatment under the law,” said Joey Pressley, CEO, Hetrick-Martin Institute. “Her continuing vigilance with regard to possible infringement of this right allows LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers to enjoy the freedoms to which they are entitled.”

“This is a huge victory for the LGBTGNC community and sends a message to businesses that discrimination in any form will not be tolerated,” said Tandra R. LaGrone, CEO, In Our Own Voices, Inc.

“In rejecting an attempt to undermine New York State’s Human Rights Law, the federal court recognized New York’s compelling interest in protecting LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in public accommodations and held that businesses opening themselves to the public must abide by the law,” said Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, senior attorney, Lambda Legal. “We are gratified by the court’s ruling and grateful for Attorney General James’ vigorous defense of New York’s civil rights laws and the right of LGBTQ+ people to be treated with equality and respect.”

“New York state's human rights laws are intended to ensure that marginalized people — to include LGBTQ+ New Yorkers — are protected in all places of public accommodation,” said Jared Arader, president, Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn (LID). “It is appalling that, this close to 2022, someone doing business in New York state cannot accept this. We applaud Attorney General Letitia James and her team for upholding and defending these laws for all New Yorkers.”

“New York state’s laws clearly protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people against discrimination,” said Glennda Testone, executive director, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. “The Center has and continues to advocate for those rights, aided by leaders like Attorney General James, our fellow community members, and thousands of supporters across the state. Decisions like these are an encouraging reminder of the power of affirming legislation in making New York a more welcoming home for LGBTQ+ people.”

“This is a powerful victory for all LGBTQ+ New Yorkers,” said Judy Troilo, executive director, The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center. “Discrimination has no place in New York, and we are grateful to both the Office of the Attorney General and the U.S. District Court for protecting our LGBTQ+ community.”

“There is no room for identity-based discrimination in this country,” said Elisa Crespo, executive director, New Pride Agenda. “Any business providing services to the general public should treat every potential customer with the same level of dignity and respect, regardless of how they identify or who they choose to love. We applaud Attorney General James for being a stalwart defender of the rights of LGBTQ+ people.”

“After facing a lifetime of discrimination, LGBTQ+ older people should not have to worry whether they will be mistreated when seeking access to public accommodations,” said Michael Adams, CEO, SAGE. “We are deeply gratified to see that the court has agreed with Attorney General Letitia James and ruled that all New Yorkers must have equal access under the law. This ruling is essential as public accommodations can include places where LGBTQ+ elders need the most help, like elder care facilities and community centers for services. We thank the attorney general for her steadfast leadership and support.”

“Attorney General Letitia James is a steadfast advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and we applaud her for pursuing this case,” said Rose Christ, president, Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City. “Discrimination has no place in New York and the Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City is grateful to the attorney general for fighting to ensure all New Yorkers are entitled to equal access to businesses and services throughout the state.”

“This is a tremendous victory,” said Bryan Ball, president, Stonewall Democrats of Western New York. “We commend Attorney General James for continuing to break new ground and defend LGBTQ+ rights. As we have seen on so many human rights issues of late, we have to all remain ever vigilant in protecting the dignity and equality of all Americans. We thank the attorney general for always being ready to defend our rights and the rights of all Americans.”

This case was handled by Assistant Attorney General Heather McKay of the Rochester Regional Office; as well as Special Counsel Richard Sawyer, Senior Counsel Sandra Pullman, Assistant Attorney General Swati Prakash, and Volunteer Assistant Attorney General Hannah Bernard — all of the Civil Rights Bureau; with assistance from Deputy Solicitor General Steven Wu. The Rochester Regional Office is led by Assistant Attorney General in Charge Ted O’Brien and is a part of the Division of Regional Affairs, which is led by Deputy Attorney General for Regional Affairs Jill Faber. The Civil Rights Bureau is led by Deputy Bureau Chief Travis England and Bureau Chief Jessica Clarke. The Civil Rights Bureau is a part of the Division for Social Justice, which is led by Chief Deputy Attorney General Meghan Faux. Both the Division of Regional Affairs and the Division for Social Justice are overseen by First Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Levy.

Five years later, James is on the verge of disrupting Trump’s real estate empire after a judge ruled Tuesday that he defrauded banks, insurers and others by exaggerating the value of assets on paperwork used for deals and securing loans.

The ruling shifts control of some of Trump’s companies to a court-appointed receiver, meaning he could lose control of prized properties like Trump Tower, a sprawling suburban estate, office buildings and more.

For James, a Democrat, it’s just the latest joust with a powerful foe.

Here’s a look at her political background and some of her biggest cases:

LAWSUITS AGAINST TRUMP
James began investigating Trump just about as soon as she took office as attorney general in 2019.

She launched several lawsuits against the Republican’s administration over his immigration and environmental policies when he was in the White House. James inherited an ongoing state lawsuit against Trump’s charitable foundation, filed before she took office, and steered it to a settlement that included a $2 million fine.

She filed another civil lawsuit against Trump last year, alleging that his company deceived banks, insurers and others by overvaluing assets and his net worth on financial paperwork.

“It’s the art of the steal,” she said when announcing the case against Trump, turning the title of Trump’s book “The Art of the Deal” against him.

A judge in New York on Tuesday sided with James, ruling Trump and his company committed fraud and ordering some of his business licenses to be rescinded as punishment.

The ruling, if it stands after an expected appeal, could make it impossible for Trump to do business in New York and would strip him of the ability to make strategic and financial decisions over some of his properties in the state.

Trump has long criticized James’ legal volleys as political theater designed to catapult her to fame. He slammed the most recent ruling in a series of social media posts, calling it a “POLITICALLY MOTIVATED WITCH HUNT.”

The Republican has also complained that her comments about him, prior to her election, show she never intended to be fair.

ANDREW CUOMO
In 2021, James oversaw an investigation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who had been accused by multiple women of sexual harassment.

The inquiry led to a remarkable downfall for the once-rising star in the Democratic party. Lawyers hired by James concluded that 11 women were telling the truth when they said Cuomo touched them inappropriately, commented on their appearance or made suggestive comments about their sex lives.

Cuomo says he was the target of an overzealous #MeToo persecution and alleged that James used the investigation to further her own political aspirations.

James ran a brief campaign for governor after Cuomo resigned but abandoned the bid after a few weeks, saying she would instead seek a second term as attorney general. She has dismissed Cuomo’s claim that her investigation of him was motivated by politics.

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
Since 2020, James has been leading a lawsuit against the National Rifle Association in a case that accuses its leaders of financial mismanagement.

Her lawsuit accused some of the NRA’s leaders of using the gun advocacy group to enrich themselves and associates. As attorney general, James has regulatory power over tax-exempt nonprofits, and she cast the legal battle against the NRA as an effort to protect the organization from itself.

Critics, though, claimed James — a proponent of gun control — was trying to silence the nation’s strongest voice of gun owners.

She initially sought to have the NRA dissolved. A judge rejected that idea, but allowed the lawsuit to continue.

POLITICAL BACKGROUND
James won a 2018 election for attorney general in New York, becoming the first Black woman elected to statewide office, the state’s first Black attorney general and the first woman elected to the post. (A female predecessor, Barbara Underwood, was appointed.) She won reelection as attorney general in 2022 after ditching her short-lived campaign for governor.

Prior to that, James was the New York City Public Advocate, a role intended to help people navigate and resolve issues with government services and serve as a watchdog over City Hall.

The job made James a familiar fixture in the city, often appearing at crime scenes, news conferences and other events to amplify the concerns of city residents.

She has also served in the City Council and worked as a a public defender and an assistant state attorney general. She graduated from Lehman College in the Bronx and earned her law degree from Howard University in Washington.

An Irish society, an unpaid loan and the hypocrisy of Letitia James

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, here is a tale of financial shenanigans at the American Irish Historical Society, in which Trump-deranged New York Attorney General Letitia James is hoist by her own petard.
It involves a grand old building on Fifth Avenue, an unpaid loan, a fading family dynasty, a James Joyce theatrical production which almost ended in fisticuffs, and hypocrisy from the AG as obvious as a glass of green beer.
It all began when James Doyle, a wealthy Georgia businessman with a love of his Irish roots, joined the board of the nonprofit society, whose crown jewel is a rare Gilded Age mansion at 991 Fifth Ave., right across from Central Park and the Met. 
Over the years, financial mismanagement and misfortune had befallen the society, and it was facing foreclosure. So in 2017, the board turned to Doyle for a $3 million loan, structured like a private mortgage. He was told that the Beaux-Arts townhouse was worth $80 million that included valuable air rights.

However, the society only made a few payments and Doyle soon found things weren’t quite as they seemed.

The society had been dominated for half a century by the Cahill family, and president emeritus Dr. Kevin Cahill was accused of treating the townhouse as his own “private club,” with one of his four sons, Christopher, becoming its “well-compensated executive director,” according to the New York Times. Christopher earned $88,459 in 2020, and between $134,768 and $179,402 in previous years, according to IRS returns.
Cahill, a tropical disease specialist said to have treated Pope John Paul II after he was shot, reportedly raised the money to renovate the mansion to its former glory when he took over in the 1970s. A stocky man with bushy white eyebrows, he would dress each year in morning coat and Irish tri-color sash to preside over the St. Patrick’s Day parade from its Fifth Avenue balcony. He held a grand annual gala where he would hand out gold medals to the great and the good.

Then, in 2019, his son Christopher, then 55, got embroiled in an ugly confrontation with the director of the Irish Repertory Theater, which was staging a play in the townhouse, adapted from the James Joyce short story “The Dead.” 
“I’m going to kill you, Ciaran!” yelled Christopher, while lunging at the director after the performance, according to the Times.

The society’s financial woes and dysfunction had reached a crisis point by 2021, when Cahill tried to sell the building for $52 million (later reduced to $44 million).
He died the following year, and in stepped the New York attorney general, citing a petition she had received opposing the sale. 
She announced that, by state law, any sale of a nonprofit asset had to be approved by her, effectively kiboshing the plan.
“It’s an amazing place,” James gushed to the Irish Voice. “We had to save it, had to save it … One day people can come in there and enjoy it again.”
Which was all very well, but Doyle still was owed $3 million.

The AG appointed an interim board of directors and Doyle was persuaded not to try to collect his money or foreclose on the mortgage before July 2023. 
But by August 2023, he still hadn’t been repaid, so he initiated foreclosure proceedings — and promptly was blocked by the AG, who claimed the mortgage was invalid because he was a board member.
On Friday, Doyle launched a lawsuit against the society and requested a subpoena be issued against James requiring her to produce a raft of documents, including anything relating to campaign events hosted at the townhouse or any contributions to her political campaigns from the society or any of its members or directors. 
Doyle’s lawyer, Tim Parlatore, alleges that James’ enthusiastic involvement in the Doyle case may be driven by “connections with the Defendant.”

And he points out the uncanny similarities between his client’s predicament and the notorious case James brought against Donald Trump for supposedly inflating the value of his properties to get a better mortgage, “although her office is now taking a polar opposite position.”
The lawsuit alleges that Doyle was given “fraudulently inflated valuations” of the townhouse, putting its market value at over $80 million. Cahill and the society’s current president-general, James Normile, “made representations to [Doyle] that the building had ‘air rights’ and could be built, or rebuilt, higher than its current height. 
“In reality, there were no ‘air rights’ and the actual value is closer to $20 million. [The society] made a gross over-valuation” of the townhouse, which induced Doyle to make the $3 million loan.
“Tish James said, ‘Nobody is above the law,’ which should include Tish James, who seems to have actively aided and abetted in the art of the steal,” Parlatore told The Post.

“This organization fraudulently inflated the value of their building to induce my client into giving them a mortgage which Tish James is now trying to help these fraudsters avoid having to repay. 
“The theory of fraud Tish James accused the Trump Organization of engaging in is identical to the fraud she is aiding and abetting here.” 
James has come down on the side of the society against its lender, Doyle. And yet, in her signature case of People v. Trump, she took the opposite position, holding that “where an organization inflates the value of a property to obtain a loan, that is fraud, even where the lender was aware of the actual value and was paid in full,” Doyle’s lawsuit says.
Trump was punished with a $355 million fine. So delighted was James by the verdict last month that she started live-tweeting Trump’s daily interest bill: “+$114,553.04.”

Parlatore points out that the society inflated the value of its property to obtain a loan, just like Trump was accused of doing, but the difference was that Doyle could not conduct the sort of “sophisticated due diligence” that Deutsche Bank did. Therefore, unlike Trump’s lenders, Doyle didn’t know the true value of the townhouse. An even more important difference is that Trump paid back every penny he owed, but the society never paid back Doyle. As the old Irish proverb says, forgetting a debt doesn’t mean it’s paid.

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Celebrating the contributions of Black people in America is an important part of our country's story. But too often reflections on Black History Month focus on a few iconic figures, and not the myriad of unsung heroes who've influenced our lives. This year, we're highlighting some of the women making Black History NOW, from a chief economist and a woman fighting to expand voting rights, to a trailblazing Attorney General working to protect the rights of others, this group of groundbreaking women are making the world better today.

Admirers of New York’s Attorney General might not buy that pitch, given that she’s known for taking big legal swings against modern-day Goliaths. In the last month alone, her office announced plans to sue pro-life protesters who harassed women outside a Planned Parenthood clinic, and she recently filed a lawsuit against the NYPD for using excessive force on demonstrators during last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests.

These bold moves follow the jaw-dropping announcement in August 2020 that James was suing to dissolve the National Rifle Association, and, of course, her years-long — and still-ongoing — investigation into the Trump family’s finances. Her work has earned her enthusiastic cheerleaders, with some of her 130,000 Twitter followers comparing her to Daenerys’ dragons, and calling her a role model.

So yeah, while James — she goes by “Tish” — might think she’s a regular woman from BK, plenty of other people would say she’s anything but. So what should her fans call themselves — à la Beyoncé’s Beyhive or Rihanna’s Navy? Does “Tishies” work?

“Cut it out!” she says, chuckling. Speaking via phone from her office, James had just emptied the trash and shoveled snow, and cautioned against heaping more praise in her direction. “You know, you young people on social media are really interesting. I've seen the memes. I've seen the responses. I appreciate all of the individuals who believe in my values, want to make this a more perfect nation and want to stand up for those who are vulnerable, and those who are locked out of the sunshine of opportunity.”

It’s fashionable these days for people to get praise for “doing the work,” but James’ increasing spotlight is the result of her two-decade long career as a public servant. A graduate of Howard University’s School of Law, James won a seat on the New York City Council in 2003, repping parts of Brooklyn. Ten years later, she was elected Public Advocate of the City of New York. In both roles, James was known for taking on the massive, tangled systemic injustices most of us shake our heads at in anger and frustration. Her legislation took on the gender wage gap by banning questions about salary from the employment process. She also took on the gun industry and battled on behalf of children in foster care and tenants’ rights in court.

If her intention was merely to make history, she could’ve retired a long time ago — she’s the first woman of color to be elected to citywide office in New York City, the first Black woman to hold statewide office in New York, and the first woman (and Black person) to be elected Attorney General of New York. Suffice it to say, Letitia James is the living definition of Black History, even if making it into the record books is the furthest thing from her mind when she goes to work every day.

My personal feelings and my politics stop at the door. The litigation that I engage in does not allow me to inject my emotions into it.
“I love to laugh,” she says. “I don't take myself seriously. It's important that I remain humble, that I stay connected to individuals in and around this community who are struggling each and every day that I can relate to them. I recognize this the power comes from above but it also comes from them, and it can be taken away at any moment.”

James is reminded of her commitment to her community when she strolls through her neighborhood in her jeans and sneakers. “When young women approach me, hug me, that keeps me going and propels me to go further,” she says. She’s also a therapist to her friends — they literally come to her brownstone, lay on her couch and wait for her advice. While she’s one of the most powerful women in New York, she’s also a fan of reality TV (as for the Housewives franchise, she’s Team Atlanta. “I miss NeNe, but I like that Porsha is getting into activism; I appreciate her marching on behalf of Breonna Taylor.”).

James also fortifies herself with prayer, and phone calls with prominent New York pastors, including Rev. Calvin Butts. At her home church, Emmanuel Baptist, she’ll sometimes sit behind the choir and sing. She’s one of eight siblings — a bookworm who couldn’t really date (she has four overprotective brothers) — but remembers seeing Jay-Z and Foxy Brown all the time in the neighborhood. And she’s good friends with another iconic Brooklyn emcee. “I am very close to Lil’ Kim,” she says. “I love Lil’ Kim.”

James is, by all accounts, as much an around-the-way Brooklyn girl as she is a historical figure in the making. She’s rumored to be considering a gubernatorial run, and though she’ll only coyly respond that God laughs at plans, being the governor of New York is certainly the next logical step in her career.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announces a lawsuit against e-cigarette giant Juul on November 19, 2019.
James is definitive, however, when asserting that her investigations into Donald Trump are not about her own moral crusades, but rather upholding the belief that no one is above the law. These are two New Yorkers — James and Trump — whose values couldn’t be more opposite from one another, but she maintains that her deep dive into the former president’s business dealings have nothing to do with her opinions of him — or her personal feelings about his tenure in the White House.

“It’s purely based on the facts and the law,” says James. “My personal feelings and my politics stop at the door. The litigation that I engage in does not allow me to inject my emotions into it.”

However James controls her emotions, the work shows when she gives press conferences, like the one she did when taking on the NRA. Those of us who’ve seen the group’s responses to mass shootings understand what she might be up against when taking on a case against America’s foremost gun advocacy organization, and the complicated machineries of power she’s throwing a wrench into. At the podium though, James was calm, confident, and even exhibited a little swagger. She is, after all, an everyday Black girl from Brooklyn.

“Sure, I get nervous, I'm normal. But then you close your eyes. And think of your ancestors, all of those whose shoulders you stand on. You have time to be afraid, you just get over those emotions, stand up, and step into your purpose. I'm used to people stereotyping me as a woman of color. Not just me, countless African American women, throughout the history of this country. But we rise up. And when they get in the way, we move them out of the way.”

Is Letitia James Gay, Wikipedia, Arrests, Spouse, Height And Weight, Salary, Net Worth Letitia James is a prominent figure in American politics and law. She is known for her work as a lawyer, activist, and politician. Born on October 18, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York, Letitia is a member of the Democratic Party and currently serves as the attorney general of New York, a position she assumed after winning the 2018 election.

Letitia James Early Life and Education
Letitia Ann James hails from a large family, with seven siblings. She was born to Nellie James and Robert James. Letitia’s educational journey started in the New York City public schools, and she grew up in the vibrant neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn. She attended Fort Hamilton High School before pursuing her higher education.

Letitia James earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the City University of New York’s Lehman College in 1981. Her major was in liberal arts, with a focus on social work. Later, she pursued her law degree and received her J.D. from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. This legal background laid the foundation for her career in the field of law.

In 2013, Letitia expanded her educational horizons by obtaining a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs. This additional degree helped equip her with the knowledge and skills required for her various roles in public service.

Letitia James Career Path
Throughout her career, Letitia James has been involved in various endeavors, showcasing her commitment to public service. One of her notable accomplishments was the establishment of the Urban Network, an alliance of African-American professional organizations. The Urban Network’s primary goal was to provide scholarships for young people, illustrating Letitia’s dedication to education and equal opportunities.

She also served as a public defender for the Legal Aid Society, where she defended the rights of individuals who couldn’t afford legal representation. Her work in this capacity helped protect the legal rights of those in need.

Letitia James was part of New York Governor Mario Cuomo’s Task Force, which focused on promoting diversity in the judiciary. Her involvement in this initiative highlighted her commitment to ensuring equal representation within the legal system.

In 1999, she achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Assistant Attorney General. Her role put her in charge of the Brooklyn regional office, where she handled various legal matters, with a particular focus on consumer complaints related to predatory lending and other illegal business practices. This experience deepened her understanding of the legal challenges faced by ordinary citizens.

As New York State Attorney General
Letitia James assumed her current role as the attorney general of New York on January 1, 2019, following her victory in the 2018 election. She succeeded Barbara Underwood in this important position.

One of the notable moments in her tenure as attorney general came in August 2020 when she announced a state civil lawsuit filed against the National Rifle Association (NRA). This lawsuit, registered in the New York Supreme Court, targeted the NRA and named four department administrators as co-defendants. The NRA countered with its own lawsuit against Letitia James, referencing statements she made during her 2018 campaign.

Letitia James Personal Life
In addition to her impressive professional career, Letitia James is known for her personal life. She has chosen not to marry, and she does not have any children. Letitia values her privacy when it comes to her personal relationships.

Letitia James Facts and Lesser-Known Details
Here are some interesting facts and lesser-known details about Letitia James:

She was born on October 18, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York.
Letitia earned her J.D. degree from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.
She founded the Urban Network, an association of African American professional organizations.
Letitia James was sworn in as attorney general on January 1, 2019, following Barbara Underwood.
She has seven siblings, reflecting her close-knit family background.
Letitia has been seen participating in pride parades, showing her support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Conclusion
Letitia James has made a significant impact in the legal and political arenas through her dedication to public service, advocacy for equal rights, and pursuit of justice. Her journey from a Brooklyn upbringing to becoming the attorney general of New York is a testament to her determination and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. While some aspects of her personal life remain private, her professional achievements and contributions to society are well-documented and respected. Letitia’s work as an attorney general and her involvement in important legal cases underscore her role as a key figure in the American political landscape.

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So because of targets Letitia James fixated on Donald Trump as she campaigned for New York attorney general, branding the then-president a “con man” and ″carnival barker” and pledging to shine a “bright light into every dark corner of his real estate dealings.”

Five years later, James is on the verge of disrupting Trump’s real estate empire after a judge ruled Tuesday that he defrauded banks, insurers and others by exaggerating the value of assets on paperwork used for deals and securing loans.

The ruling shifts control of some of Trump’s companies to a court-appointed receiver, meaning he could lose control of prized properties like Trump Tower, a sprawling suburban estate, office buildings and more.

https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/trump-decision.pdf

For James, a Democrat, it’s just the latest joust with a powerful foe.

Donald Trump must pay $354.9 million in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders, a New York judge ruled on Friday, handing the former U.S. president another legal setback in a civil case that imperils his real estate empire. Justice Arthur Engoron, in a sharply worded decision issued after a contentious three-month trial in Manhattan, also banned Trump, who is running to regain the presidency this year, from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for three years. Trump's lawyer Alina Habba vowed to appeal. Engoron canceled his prior ruling from September ordering the "dissolution" of companies that control pillars of Trump's real estate empire, saying on Friday that this was no longer necessary because he is appointing an independent monitor and compliance director to oversee Trump's businesses. Trump and the other defendants in the case, Engoron wrote in the ruling, "are incapable of admitting the error of their ways." "Their complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological," Engoron wrote. "Instead, they adopt a 'See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' posture that the evidence belies."

The lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James accused Trump and his family businesses of overstating his net worth by as much $3.6 billion a year over a decade to fool bankers into giving him better loan terms. Trump, who faces criminal charges in four other cases, has called the lawsuit a political vendetta by James, a Democrat. In posts on his social media platform, Trump called Engoron "crooked," James "corrupt," and the case against him "ELECTION INTERFERENCE" and a "WITCH HUNT." "This 'decision' is a Complete and Total SHAM," Trump wrote. "We cannot let injustice stand." Engoron, who decided the case without a jury, also barred Trump and his companies named in the suit from applying for loans from any financial institution chartered in New York for three years, which could curtail his ability to obtain credit from major U.S. banks. The judge said Trump and his companies' past run-ins with the law were part of the reason for the stiff penalties. The Trump Organization was found guilty of criminal tax fraud in 2022. Two other entities Trump ran previously settled allegations of wrongdoing brought by New York state.

Trump's adult sons, Don Jr. and Eric, also were defendants in the case. The judge ordered them to pay $4 million apiece. Their lawyer Clifford Robert called the decision a "gross injustice" and said he believes it will be overturned on appeal. Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg, who pleaded guilty to tax fraud in a separate criminal case, was ordered to pay $1 million and barred for life from managing any New York company's finances. James said the penalties paid by all defendants totaled more than $450 million, including interest. "Donald Trump is finally facing accountability for his lying, cheating and staggering fraud," James said in a statement. "Because no matter how big, rich or powerful you think you are, no one is above the law."

PRESIDENTIAL RACE
The judge's decision could deal a major blow to Trump's real estate empire even as the businessman-turned-politician leads by a wide margin in the race for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 U.S. election. During defiant and meandering trial testimony in November, Trump conceded that some of his property values were inaccurate but insisted banks were obligated to do their own due diligence. Engoron criticized Trump for his behavior during his testimony - and wrote that the testimony hurt his cause. "Donald Trump rarely responded to the questions asked, and he frequently interjected long, irrelevant speeches on issues far beyond the scope of the trial," the judge wrote. "His refusal to answer the questions directly, or in some cases, at all, severely compromised his credibility." Trump could be required to deposit his portion of the full judgment plus interest during an appeal. Trump could also post a smaller amount with collateral and interest by securing a type of loan called an appeal bond. But he may have trouble finding a willing lender after Engoron found he lied to banks about his wealth. It is unclear how much access to cash Trump has, and estimates of his fortune vary, with Forbes pegging his net worth at $2.6 billion. Trump testified in a deposition last year that he had roughly $400 million in cash. Trump's stake in the parent of his social media app Truth Social is worth about $4 billion, based on how the shares of a blank-check acquisition vehicle with which it has agreed to merge trade. Trump will be allowed to sell shares in the combined company six months after the merger is completed, according to a regulatory filing. U.S. financial regulators greenlighted the deal this week. While Trump could also sell of parts of his real estate portfolio to satisfy the judgment, it is unclear how much his holdings are worth, and selling them could take time. Trump will not be able to use campaign funds to pay the judgment because the case was not related to his campaign or his conduct as a president or political candidate, according to some legal experts. In another civil case, a jury last month found that Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her by denying her claim that he raped her decades earlier. Trump has vowed to appeal. Another jury last year ordered Trump to pay Carroll $5 million in a separate case. CRIMINAL CASES Trump is under indictment in four criminal cases, including one in New York related to hush money paid to a porn star. The judge overseeing that case on Thursday set a March 25 trial date. Trump has also been charged in Florida for his handling of classified documents after leaving office and in Washington and in Georgia for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Trump has pleaded not guilty in those cases. During the civil fraud case, Trump lashed out in the courtroom on Jan. 11 - the day of closing arguments - against the judge and James while proclaiming his innocence. "You have your own agenda," Trump scolded Engoron, who told Trump's lawyer "control your client." The judge during the trial fined Trump $15,000 for twice violating a gag order against disparaging court staff. Engoron ruled in September that Trump's financial statements were fraudulent, leaving the focus of the trial on how much Trump should pay in penalties.

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With a total population of over 8.3 million, the Big Apple is not only the largest sanctuary city in the nation but also one of its oldest. In August of 1989, then-Mayor Ed Koch (D) signed an executive order barring the disclosure of information about an individual’s immigration status unless required by law or if the subject “is suspected … of engaging in criminal activity.”

Koch also issued executive orders allowing illegal aliens to access city services, which were subsequently reissued by Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) in 2003. The city’s pro-sanctuary stance has only hardened since Bill de Blasio (D) assumed office, including adopting policies of noncompliance with immigration warrants except in very limited circumstances.

NYC’s sanctuary policies led to such egregious crimes as the brutal rape and murder of 92-year-old Dominican immigrant Maria Fuertes by a Guyanese illegal alien in January 2020. The suspect had been in NYPD custody in November 2019 – after being charged with assaulting his own father and criminally possessing a weapon – but local authorities ignored an ICE detainer and set him free.

Kevin O’Leary says he will no longer invest in ‘loser’ New York after Trump verdict “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary ripped into what he called “loser” New York and vowed to no longer invest in the state, when asked about a New York court’s $355 million verdict against former President Trump last week.

Trump, his business and his top executives — including the former president’s sons — were dealt a major blow last Friday when Judge Arthur Engoron ordered him to pay more than $355 million for conspiring to alter his net worth to receive tax and insurance benefits. The order also blocks Trump from participating in New York business for three years.

“This award, I mean, just leaving the whole Trump thing out of it and seeing what occurred here … And I’m no different than any other investor, I’m shocked at this,” O’Leary said in an interview Monday with Fox Business. “I can’t even understand or fathom the decision at all. There’s no rationale for it.”

The award was part of New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) lawsuit against the former president, the Trump organization and his executives based on more than a decade of fraud and capped off a months-long civil fraud trial in the state.

O’Leary, the chairman of O’Leary Ventures, argued New York was “already a loser state,” citing policy, high taxes and uncompetitive regulation as primary reasons.

“It was already on the top of the list of being a loser state. I would never invest in New York now,” O’Leary said. “And I’m not the only person saying that.”

O’Leary claimed existing businesses and new ventures are going to different states such as Texas and Florida.

“So, they’ve got lots of work to do to find themselves getting out of this situation. This has all occurred post-pandemic … winner states versus loser states,” he said.

Fox Business anchor Neil Cavuto then asked O’Leary what he thinks about New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) attempted assurances to New York business owners, in which she told residents there was “nothing to worry about.”

“We’re very worried, every investor is worried because where is the victim? Who lost the money? This is some arbitrary decision a judge made,” O’Leary responded. “This policy … what does this say about the bar? About the legal bar in New York? Aren’t they going to question this judge? What is this?”

“I’m sorry her words fall on deaf ears to everybody,” he added. “There’s nothing she can say to justify this decision. And this has nothing to do with Trump, nothing to do with Trump. Forget about Trump, this is not a Trump situation, this is a New York problem.”

The Hill reached out to Hochul’s office for comment.

Trump celebrated O’Leary’s remarks on his social media platform Truth Social, writing, “Kevin O’Leary is so great, and tells it like it is. Businesses will flee NYC & State after the Corrupt Judge’s ruling!”

Trump Keeps NY Empire Intact as Judge Rescinds Asset-Sale Order Judge in September canceled Trump business licenses in state Asset-sale order could be revived if monitors find new fraud. Judge in September canceled Trump business licenses in state
Asset-sale order could be revived if monitors find new fraud
Donald Trump was banned from doing business in New York for three years and ordered to pay $354 million for lying about his wealth, but one thing missing from the judge’s order was an earlier edict to dissolve all the companies the billionaire owns in the state.

In a surprise move, Justice Arthur Engoron backed off Friday when he issued punishments in the civil fraud case, walking back his earlier ruling and leaving Trump’s control over his New York empire largely intact — for now. Instead, the judge said any decision about forced sales would depend on what two appointed monitors learn about individual Trump businesses.

Back in September, the judge ordered the cancellation of all Trump Organization LLC business licenses in New York after concluding before the trial that the real estate mogul was liable for a decade of fraud as alleged by the state in a lawsuit. That could have led to a messy liquidation process that threatened to expose Trump’s murky private businesses.

Trump could fight cancellation of his business licenses, especially since the New York attorney general never requested it. Legal experts say Engoron’s order in September went above and beyond, and likened the ruling to a corporate death penalty, threatening Trump’s control of marquee properties like Trump Tower, the 72-story landmark 40 Wall Street and the Trump National Golf Club.

Anthony Sabino, a law professor at St. John’s University in New York, called the original order “draconian.” He said, “The Trump Org is a complex organization, but this is an extreme remedy of punishing the entities and the real life people who work there. This is a like using a shotgun when you need a surgeon’s scalpel for certain bad actors.”

Trump’s businesses involve hundreds of entities under the umbrella of the Trump Organization. About half the value of Trump’s real estate portfolio, worth some $1.5 billion, is located in New York state, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

While the businesses will be allowed to keep operating, Engoron said he’ll rely on two outside overseers to monitor “major activities that could lead to fraud.” The judge ordered a compliance director for Trump’s companies — who would join the monitor he’d already appointed. Engoron said he could renew his call for “restructuring and potential dissolution” based on “substantial evidence.”

That means there’s still risk of forced asset sales in the future for Trump if Engoron changes his mind.

“This is a venal sin, not a mortal sin,” Engoron wrote in a 92-page ruling against Trump, his two eldest sons and two former Trump Organization executives.

The judge’s change of heart came as legal experts predicted the former president would have solid grounds for an appeal because dissolution orders are so rare, and because New York Attorney General Letitia James never asked the judge to consider it.

“This is a big deal and has only happened a few times over the years,” said Bennett Gershman, a professor at Pace University’s law school. “This is unlikely to be upheld on appeal.”

‘Irreparable Impact’
A Manhattan appeals court in October halted the dissolution order pending all appeals in the case.

Christopher Kise, the former president’s lawyer, argued Engoron’s September decision would cause “irreparable impact on numerous companies” and 1,000 employees within the Trump empire. “This is everything owned or controlled by the defendant,” Kise said. “Once you dissolve, you dissolve. It’s chaos. It’s chaos right now.”

Even lawyers for James said the state didn’t want penalties that kill off Trump’s businesses.

Diana Florence, who spent 25 years as a Manhattan state prosecutor handling business fraud, called the certificate cancellations a “nuclear option” that would essentially kill Trump entities in the state.

To be sure, much of the growth at the Trump Organization has increasingly come from outside New York. Revenue at his network of golf courses across the US and Britain has grown by more than 50% since 2019, and the boom in Florida has benefited his best-known assets there, Trump Doral and Mar-a-Lago.

Canceling business certificates and a forced asset sale — should those ever occur — wouldn’t completely dissolve Trump’s company, but they would certainly impact his operations in the state.

Small-Timers
Adam Leitman Bailey, a Manhattan real estate lawyer, said the law invoked by the judge is usually employed against small-time swindlers rather than big businesses that have been around for generations.

“This is not a statute they should be using to take down a billion-dollar business,” Leitman Bailey said.

Dissolution would be a little like bankruptcy, with a receiver continuing to pay bills for the business until the assets are sold off. After paying off loans, employee salaries and money owed to vendors and suppliers, it’s possible that whatever remains would be returned to Trump.

During a three-month trial, lawyers for New York argued that Trump inflated asset values on annual financial documents for more than a decade to dupe Deutsche Bank AG and other lenders into giving him better terms on hundreds of millions of dollars in loans.

In his order Friday, the judge said documents presented as evidence in the case proved the state’s claims “over and over again.” He chastised Trump and his sons, saying their “complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological” and that they “are incapable of admitting the error of their ways.”

Meanwhile, Engoron’s appointment of a compliance officer to oversee the company may complicate deal making and could accelerate the Trump Organization’s focus on growing outside of the state.

“The long term issue here is the Trump legacy,” said Florence, the former state prosecutor. “This is the company that survives Donald Trump and will be inherited by his kids and grandkids, but it will be a much more diminished legacy he’ll leave behind.”

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Kathy Hochul is the 57th and first female Governor of New York State.

New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after Justice Arthur F. Engoron of New York State Supreme Court ruled in her favor in her office’s civil fraud case against Donald Trump, the other individual defendants, and the Trump Organization entities, ordering the defendants to pay more than $450 million in total, which represents $363.8 million in disgorgement and pre-judgment interest:

“Today, justice has been served. This is a tremendous victory for this state, this nation, and for everyone who believes that we all must play by the same rules — even former presidents.

“For years, Donald Trump engaged in massive fraud to falsely inflate his net worth and unjustly enrich himself, his family, and his organization. While he may have authored the ‘Art of the Deal,’ our case revealed that his business was based on the art of the steal.

“When powerful people cheat to get better loans, it comes at the expense of honest and hardworking people. Everyday Americans cannot lie to a bank to get a mortgage to buy a home, and if they did, our government would throw the book at them. There simply cannot be different rules for different people.

“Now, Donald Trump is finally facing accountability for his lying, cheating, and staggering fraud. Because no matter how big, rich, or powerful you think you are, no one is above the law.”

The decision issued today by Justice Arthur F. Engoron grants the following relief:

Donald Trump and the other defendants are ordered to pay more than $450 million in total, which represents $363.8 million in disgorgement and pre-judgment interest;
Donald Trump, Allen Weisselberg, and Jeffrey McConney are each banned from serving as an officer or director of any New York company for three years;
Allen Weisselberg and Jeffrey McConney are additionally banned from serving in a financial management role in any New York company for life;
Donald Trump, Jr. and Eric Trump are banned from serving as an officer or director of any New York company for two years;
Donald Trump and his companies are banned from applying for loans from any New York bank or financial institution for three years;
A new, Independent Director of Compliance role will be created at the Trump Organization to ensure the company establishes internal protocols and meets financial reporting obligations; and
The current independent, external monitor will continue to oversee the company’s financial dealings and ensure this fraud cannot continue.
Following a three-year investigation, in September 2022 Attorney General James filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, a number of Trump Organization companies, and senior executives for engaging in years of financial fraud and illegal conduct. In September 2023, before this trial began, Justice Engoron issued a ruling granting Attorney General James' motion for partial summary judgment, finding that Donald Trump and the defendants committed fraud by falsely inflating the value of his assets. Today’s decision and order that Donald Trump and the other individual defendants also engaged in illegal conduct and that relief against the defendants is necessary to prevent further fraudulent and illegal conduct comes after 11 weeks of trial, which concluded with closing arguments last month.

The investigation and subsequent legal action were conducted by Senior Enforcement Counsel Kevin Wallace, Special Counsel Andrew Amer, Assistant Attorney General Colleen K. Faherty, Assistant Attorney General Alex Finkelstein, Assistant Attorney General Wil Handley, Assistant Attorney General Stephanie Torre, Assistant Attorney General Sherief Gaber, Special Counsel Eric R. Haren, Real Estate Finance Enforcement Section Chief Louis M. Solomon, former Assistant Attorney General Mark Ladov, former Assistant Attorney General Austin Thompson, and Legal Support Analysts Samantha Stern and Labiba Hasan. Additional support was provided by Data Analyst Anushua Choudhury, Senior Data Analyst Akram Hasanov, Data Analyst Blake Rubey, former Data Scientist Chansoo Song, former Deputy Director of Research and Analytics Megan Thorsfeldt, and former Director of Research and Analytics Jonathan Werberg; as well as Information Technology Specialist Hewson Chen, Information Technology Specialist Paige Podolny, and Information Technology Specialist John Roach. Appellate support was provided by Deputy Solicitor General Judith Vale, Deputy Solicitor General Ester Murdukhayeva, Senior Assistant Solicitor General Dennis Fan, Assistant Solicitor General Cleland Welton, Assistant Solicitor General Daniel Magy, and former Assistant Solicitor General Eric Del Pozo. The investigation was overseen by First Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Levy.

https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/trump-decision.pdf

At Trump's New York fraud trial, judge makes clear who's in charge As Donald Trump on Monday began using his time on the witness stand at his civil fraud trial to air grievances and avoid direct answers to questions, Arthur Engoron, the trial judge and a prime Trump target, decided enough was enough.
"Mr. Kise, can you control your client?" Engoron asked Trump's lawyer, Christopher Kise. "This is not a political rally. This is a courtroom."
It wasn't the first time the 74-year-old Engoron, a former taxicab driver who has spent two decades on the bench, lost patience with the defense in New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit.
James has accused Trump, his family business, his adult sons and many other defendants of manipulating financial statements, asset values and Trump's net worth to defraud banks and insurers.
Since the trial began in a downtown Manhattan courtroom one month ago, Engoron has fined the former U.S. president twice for violating a gag order barring him from criticizing the judge's law clerk, and on Nov. 3 expanded that order to cover Trump's lawyers.
Trump, a Republican, criticized James while on the witness stand, saying the Democrat "should be ashamed of herself" for leading what he again called a "political witch hunt."
He was also unsparing with Engoron, a Democrat and American Civil Liberties Union member, telling the courtroom that on a question of law "I'm sure the judge will rule against me because he always rules against me."
During Monday’s proceedings, Engoron threatened to cut off Trump’s defiant, often rambling testimony.

When Trump resisted answering a yes-or-no question from a lawyer from James' office on the valuation of a Wall Street office tower, Engoron interrupted.

The AG pushed back in court documents, citing the need in a democratic society for the American public to have access to ongoing court battles. Her lawyers also quoted legal precedent that “neither the potential for embarrassment or damage to reputation, nor the general desire for privacy, constitutes good cause to seal court records.”

On Tuesday afternoon, Judge Engoron said he’d allow the companies to hide personal information, but he sided with the AG that most of the documents should stay in the open.

“Here, the non-parties have failed to demonstrate a compelling interest in favor of wholesale sealing that outweighs the public’s right to access and the presumption in favor of open judicial proceedings,” Engoron wrote.

https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/fbem/DocumentDisplayServlet?documentId=6wKFp15FRWIkdvD9RKilQg==&system=prod

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