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James's legal troubles are unprecedented for an Attorney General, who is typically seen as a figure of legal authority rather than a defendant in a barrage of criminal and civil investigations. She faces three major cases simultaneously, each exposing serious concerns of misconduct:
1. Federal Mortgage Fraud Indictment in Virginia
The first legal salvo comes from federal prosecutors in Virginia, who have indicted James on charges of mortgage fraud related to her purchase of a house in Norfolk, Virginia, in 2020. According to court documents, she falsely claimed the property as her second home to secure a more favorable loan with a 3% interest rate, saving approximately $19,000 on her mortgage.