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Letitia James
New York Attorney General
Successfully prosecuted $355 million civil fraud case against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization
Overview
Letitia "Tish" James is the 67th Attorney General of New York; the first African American and first woman to hold the office. James led the civil investigation and prosecution of Donald Trump and the Trump Organization for fraudulently inflating the value of assets to obtain favorable bank loans and tax benefits. In February 2024; Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump to pay $355 million (plus pre-judgment interest totaling approximately $454 million) in penalties after finding Trump liable for persistent fraud. James also oversaw the dissolution of the Trump Foundation in 2018 for "persistently illegal conduct" including self-dealing and coordinating with the Trump presidential campaign. She led the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against former Governor Andrew Cuomo; which found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women; contributing to his resignation in August 2021. James has also pursued cases against gun manufacturers; pharmaceutical companies in the opioid crisis; and the National Rifle Association for financial misconduct.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Won $355 million civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump for inflating asset values; Trump and his sons barred from serving as officers of New York companies
Dissolved the Trump Foundation in 2018 for "persistently illegal conduct" including self-dealing
Led investigation finding Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women; contributing to his resignation
Campaigned in part on a promise to investigate Trump; critics allege political motivation; James maintains she followed the evidence
Filed lawsuit against the NRA seeking its dissolution for financial misconduct by leadership
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Successfully prosecuted $355 million civil fraud case against Trump and the Trump Organization
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- October 18, 1958
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Also Known As
- Tish James
Education
- •Lehman College; City University of New York; B.A.
- •Howard University School of Law; J.D.
Key Timeline
October 18, 1958
Born in Brooklyn, New York
2013
Elected New York City Public Advocate
November 2018
Elected as New York Attorney General
December 2018
Oversees dissolution of Trump Foundation for illegal self-dealing
August 2020
Files civil fraud lawsuit against the NRA
August 2021
Investigation report finds Governor Cuomo harassed 11 women; Cuomo resigns
September 2022
Files $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against Trump; Trump Organization; and Trump's children
February 16, 2024
Judge Engoron orders Trump to pay $355 million ($454 million with interest) for persistent fraud