New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) faces criminal charges over allegations she lied about her plans for a Virginia home, allowing her to obtain favorable loan terms.

The accusations of real estate fraud against a prominent political figure may ring a bell.

James’s sweeping civil fraud case against President Trump and his business empire — the case that put her in his crosshairs — casts a shadow over the charges now lodged against the state’s top prosecutor herself, though far smaller in scope.

As Trump seeks retribution against his perceived enemies, the parallels could be used to both bolster the president's efforts to discredit James and underscore critics’ claims of a weaponized justice system against his foes.

The indictment filed Thursday charges James with two counts, ba

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