DOJ appoints special prosecutor to investigate Adam Schiff and Letitia James over mortgage fraud allegations
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a significant and highly scrutinized step by appointing a special prosecutor to investigate serious allegations of mortgage fraud against two prominent Democratic figures: Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The announcement came on August 8, triggering a wave of media attention and political reactions, underscoring the growing tensions around allegations of financial misconduct within the political elite.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has personally appointed Ed Martin, the former acting US Attorney for the District of Columbia, as the special prosecutor to lead the probe. Martin has been entrusted with the critical mission of delving into potential mortgage fraud, bank fraud, and wire fraud allegations that carry severe penalties-up to 30 years in prison if convictions are secured.
In a statement to the New York Post, Martin emphasized the gravity of his role, saying, “Attorney General Bondi and President Trump have given me a very serious mission. For months, DOJ and the FBI have been working on these two cases. It is my job to stick the landing.” His comments underscore the DOJ’s commitment to pursuing these investigations with full rigor.
Senator Adam Schiff, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and a key figure in the investigations into alleged Trump-Russia collusion, has been accused of mortgage fraud related to his Maryland property. The allegations first came to public attention last month after President Trump posted claims on Truth Social that Schiff........
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