Trump Admin Sends New Criminal Referrals to DOJ for NY AG James

Additionally, the referrals suggest that James may have provided inaccurate information to two insurance companies—one based in Illinois and another in Florida—potentially affecting policy terms or pricing.

A DOJ spokesperson confirmed that the referrals were received by federal prosecutors, but as of now, no charges have been filed.

This distinction is crucial: a criminal referral is not the same as an indictment. It is simply a request for prosecutors to review evidence and determine whether a criminal case should proceed.

A Pattern of Investigations

These new referrals are not an isolated incident. Instead, they are part of a broader and ongoing effort by Trump and his allies to pursue legal action against Letitia James.

Previous Attempts

Over the past year, several legal actions have been initiated against James, including: