Letitia James Faces Federal Charges Amidst Trump's Legal Offensive

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a known adversary of former President Donald Trump, is set to plead not guilty in a federal court regarding charges of providing false information on mortgage documents. Her legal struggles come after securing a considerable civil fraud judgment against Trump, worth $450 million, which was later overturned.

James finds herself among a trio of Trump critics recently targeted with criminal charges by the former president's administration, including ex-FBI Director James Comey and former National Security Adviser John Bolton. As Trump faces allegations of leveraging law enforcement against his competitors, a Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates skepticism among the American public regarding his motivations.

The federal charges against James stem from a property purchase in Virginia, where she allegedly misrepresented her intent to occupy the home, obtaining a favorable interest rate as a result. While James maintains her innocence, her legal team is challenging the legitimacy of the prosecutor appointed by Trump, drawing parallels with challenges made in other politically-tinged cases.