New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on federal charges by a grand jury, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn national attention. The indictment, issued in Alexandria, Virginia, stems from allegations of mortgage fraud, though specific charges remain undisclosed. This comes after the Justice Department previously investigated James for allegedly falsifying bank and property records to secure favorable loan terms. Officials from the Federal Housing Finance Agency accused James of misrepresenting a property in Norfolk, Virginia, as her primary residence in 2023, while she served as New York’s top prosecutor, to obtain a lower interest rate on a loan. Mortgages for primary residences typically offer more advantageous terms. The indictment follows a contentious legal history involving James, who led a high-profile civil fraud investigation against former President Donald Trump in 2023. In that case, Trump was found liable for falsifying records to secure better loan deals, resulting in a $500 million fine, though the penalty was later overturned by an appeals court as excessive. Trump has since publicly called for the prosecution of his political opponents, including James, citing concerns over credibility and reputation. The BBC has reached out to James’ office for comment, and further updates are expected as the story develops.