The attorney general, Letitia James, released new details of her investigation as she argued for the need to question Donald J. Trump and two of his children under oath. Source: New York Times
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Letitia James Seeks to Question Trump Children in Fraud Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on January 3, 2022
The attorney general, Letitia James, has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump as part of a civil investigation. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo Under Oath: Proud, Prickly and Often Unable to Recall
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
A transcript of Mr. Cuomo’s 11 hours under questioning over sexual harassment allegations paints an extraordinary portrait of a combative governor. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Last Stand: What He and His Accusers Told Investigators
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
In Andrew Cuomo’s 515 pages of sworn testimony, the former governor defended his behavior and denied touching anyone inappropriately. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Sex-Crime Charge May Be ‘Defective,’ D.A. Says
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
The Albany County district attorney said that the local sheriff “unilaterally and inexplicably” filed a criminal complaint without his involvement. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Is Running for Governor of New York
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2021
The attorney general, who oversaw the inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo, will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul for the Democratic nomination. Source: New York Times
New Top Federal Prosecutors in Manhattan and Brooklyn Are Confirmed
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2021
One of the two, Damian Williams, will be the first Black person to lead the powerful U.S. attorney’s office for New York’s Southern District. Source: New York Times
Why Does New York State Sue Its College Students?
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Thousands of SUNY students have been taken to court by the attorney general’s office over tuition debt. And through a quirk in the law, the only way they can defend themselves is by appearing before a judge in Albany. Source:…
How Cuomo Took Advantage of #MeToo
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2021
When a movement swept the world, the New York governor cast himself as its champion. But even as he signed protections and surrounded himself with feminists, he was committing fresh offenses, according to a new report. Source: New York Times
After Damning Sexual Harassment Report, Will Cuomo Resign?
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
The governor once again defied calls to resign, including from President Biden. But his future remains in doubt. Source: New York Times
Joon Kim and Anne Clark: More on the Lawyers Hired to Investigate Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
Joon Kim is a former acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Clark has experience in employment law issues. Source: New York Times
N.J. attorney general is appointed director of enforcement at the S.E.C.
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2021
The new director, Gurbir Grewal, has overseen a number of high-profile securities fraud cases, including a 2015 case involving the hacking of thousands of company news releases so a gang of criminals could engage in insider trading. Source: New York…
Liquor Laws Once Targeted Gay Bars. Now, One State Is Apologizing.
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2021
New Jersey’s attorney general will apologize and vacate penalties against bars shuttered in the 20th century for allowing gay patrons to congregate. Source: New York Times
How a Secretive Legal Process Protects Police From Charges
By Gotham Rex on May 22, 2021
Grand jury minutes in the investigation into Daniel Prude’s death reveal the many ways the criminal justice system struggles when prosecuting the police. Source: New York Times
New York’s Attorney General Joins Criminal Inquiry Into Trump Organization
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
The move increased the investigative muscle looking into the former president and his family business. Source: New York Times