Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte has again referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution, citing allegations that she may have provided false information on a homeowner’s insurance application.
Pulte sent letters Wednesday to U.S. Attorneys in Florida and Illinois requesting they “authenticate and investigate” the claims. The referral cites analysis from attorney Mike Davis, who pointed to court filings he says show discrepancies in James’ insurance representations.
According to the letters, one application submitted to a Florida-based insurer indicated James’ Norfolk, Virginia property would remain unoccupied for five months each year. Testimony referenced in the referral states her niece, Nakia Thompson, lived in the home for several years, contradicting the claim that the residence was vacant for extended periods.
A separate filing cited in the Illinois referral shows James allegedly indicated the home would be occupied by a single adult with no children. Public reporting referenced by Pulte states the property was occupied by her niece and three children, raising additional questions about the accuracy of the application and prompting a request for further federal review.
