New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.

The retention by Attorney General Letitia James, in her official capacity, of one of the premiere defense lawyers in America, Abbe Lowell, who has strong ties to the Washington establishment, suggests that she is taking seriously the possibility of facing criminal jeopardy. New Yorkers, though, could be the ones paying Mr. Lowell’s bills.