Letitia James, AG of NY or a Land Deal Bind

For John, BLUF:  As they say, "Payback is a B_tch."  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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If This Is What It Looks Like, NY AG Letitia James Is In a World of Trouble

From PJ Media, by coastal conservative Athena Thorne, 11 April 2025, 1:23 PM.

Here is the a key etract:

[Sam E.] Antar has unearthed an interesting document bearing the signature of the heroine of our story, Tish James.  It's a Specific Power of Attorney she signed for her relative, Shamice Thompson-Hairston, to be able to complete a real estate purchase on her behalf.  The property in question is a modest residence in Norfolk, Va., which the two women purchased jointly.  But the potential legal problem for James is a claim she made on the POA she signed on Aug. 17, 2023:

"I intend to occupy this property as my principal residence," swore James.  But did she?  Since she went on to conduct her infamous fraud suit against Donald Trump two months later, it seems highly unlikely.  But if she didn't move to Virginia, that would mean she fraudulently signed the document.

Why would James have lied on the POA?  As anyone who has purchased a second home can tell you, mortgage rates are lower on primary homes than on investment properties.  Was James deliberately misrepresenting her status as a resident co-owner to obtain more favorable loan terms?

Perhaps James really did start spending most of her time with Thompson-Hairston in their jointly owned old Virginia home — but that would lead to a different legal pitfall for her.  Multiple New York State laws require residency for state officers.  "If James declared Virginia as her principal residence—which the power of attorney clearly shows was her intention—she may have triggered an automatic vacancy in the office of Attorney General under New York law—potentially invalidating her authority during the very period she was prosecuting her highest-profile case," notes Antar.

Yes, it may be fraud, but could it not just as likely be a stupid mistake.

Given her treatment of President Donald J Trump there is an urge to say "and you too", but that would be impolite and spiteful.  So, and the best of British luck to her.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff