Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James, one of former President Donald Trump’s chief legal nemeses, is hoping to win a second term Tuesday in a race that pits her against a lesser-known Republican lawyer.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued former president Donald Trump and his three adult children, Don Jr., Eric, Ivanka and top executives at the Trump Organization for fraud.

Donald Trump and members of his family committed a long-running bank, tax and insurance fraud that was “astounding” in its scope, New York Attorney General Letitia James alleged in a blockbuster and long-awaited lawsuit on Wednesday. And while the suit is only civil, James is referring the former president and his family to the IRS’s criminal division, and to...

Former President Donald Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to answer questions under oath during a deposition Wednesday for a New York civil investigation into his business dealings. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Bernanda Villalona explains what that means for the investigation and for Trump’s future in politics.

The former president was found to be in contempt on April 25 and fined $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena for documents in a NY state civil investigation

Former President Donald Trump filed to appeal the civil contempt finding and the associated $10,000 daily fine against him in New York State Court. The filing was telegraphed Wednesday by his attorney, Alina Habba. A New York judge held former president Donald Trump in contempt on Monday over his lack of response to a subpoena from the state’s attorney general,…

A New York judge held former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena for business documents related to an investigation by the state attorney general’s office, and he will be fined $10,000 per day until he complies.

A New York judge held former president Donald Trump in contempt on Monday over his lack of response to a subpoena from the state’s attorney general, and ordered him to pay $10,000 a day in fines until he complies. Attorney General Letitia James sought the contempt order earlier this month, saying Trump was not following a previous order to turn…

Former president Donald Trump’s legal issues in New York intensified Thursday, as the attorney general sought a contempt order and fines against him, and the Manhattan district attorney brushed off speculation his office might end its criminal probe. Attorney General Letitia James’ office filed the contempt motion Thursday, seeking the order from a Manhattan court over Trump’s alleged non-compliance...