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At the time, James attempted to brush off the controversy, pointing to her family obligations. “My niece has children, and because I’m a good aunt, I wanted her to have a home,” she said. She also claimed her power of attorney was never used to gain mortgage approval.
A Troubled History
But Thompson is not a sympathetic figure. Records show she has a lengthy rap sheet spanning two decades across Virginia and North Carolina. Her convictions range from larceny, burglary tools, and trespassing to assault, resisting arrest, drug possession, child abuse, and even misconduct behind bars.
Despite this history, James defended her involvement with the Virginia property under the guise of helping her niece. Critics say that explanation doesn’t square with the pattern of criminal activity tied to Thompson.
Connections to James’ Political Career
The family ties between James and Thompson are not just personal — they appear political as well. On her LinkedIn profile, Thompson openly thanked her aunt: “Been working with Ms James for years from council member to Public advocate to Attorney General.”
The same page lists Thompson as having worked for “Elect Letitia James for Attorney General” during the 2018 campaign and shows her employment with the Brooklyn Board of Elections between 2013 and 2016.
Social Media Clues and Witness Reports
Further suspicion comes from Thompson’s own social media. Photos and posts from her Facebook account appear to show her living at the Norfolk property. When reporters from the Daily Caller visited in April, they were confronted by a woman on the porch who told them flatly: “Goodbye, you’re trespassing.”
Political Fallout Looms
The case raises major ethical and legal questions for James. If her niece is indeed staying at the Virginia home, it not only validates the mortgage fraud allegations but also exposes the state’s top law enforcement officer to charges of aiding a fugitive.
For an Attorney General who has built her brand on law and order — and who has aggressively pursued political opponents like Donald Trump — the optics could not be worse.
Critics are now asking: How can Letitia James prosecute others for fraud and corruption while simultaneously facing federal referrals, residency questions, and allegations of harboring a wanted criminal within her own family?
This unfolding scandal may soon force James to answer for far more than just her political crusades.
