New York Attorney General's Office
Coverage of New York Attorney General's Office in the Nexus archive.
- NY Attorney General Letitia James ranked among worst in US for prosecuting Medicaid fraud: analysis
The Empire Center for Public Policy ranked New York Attorney General Letitia James' office among the worst in the US for criminally prosecuting Medicaid fraud. The analysis focused on the office's performance in handling Medicaid fraud cases.
- NY AG hopeful blasts Letitia James as Medicaid fraud recoveries collapse: 'She's not doing the job'
Saritha Komatireddy, a Republican candidate for New York attorney general, criticizes Letitia James for declining Medicaid fraud prosecutions and recoveries, citing data showing a drop from $168 million in 2019 to $31 million in 2024. Komatireddy argues previous attorneys general achieved higher annual recoveries, with figures exceeding $200 million before James took office.
- AG James charges man with stealing Brooklyn home from a woman with dementia in 23-count deed theft indictment
New York Attorney General Letitia James charged Queens resident Mark Salkey with stealing the Brooklyn home of Althea Garrick, an elderly woman with dementia, through forged documents and fraudulent transfers. Salkey allegedly rented parts of the home to tenants while Garrick and her ex-husband lived in a single bedroom, collecting over $70,000 in rent and stealing approximately $148,000 from Garrick and $20,000 from her ex-husband’s pension.
- New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Alleged Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Operations
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, alleging they operate illegal prediction market gambling platforms without state licenses. The lawsuits claim these platforms allow users to bet on event outcomes like sports and elections, violating New York's gambling laws and exposing underage users to financial risks.
- NYC judge seeks to make example of officer who threw cooler at fleeing suspect, causing fatal crash
Former NYPD officer Erik Duran was sentenced to 3-9 years in prison for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at fleeing suspect Eric Duprey, causing his fatal crash. Critics argue the sentence may deter officers from split-second decision-making during high-stress situations.