Trump Sues New York AG Letitia James Over Business Investigation

December 20, 2021, 11:01am.

Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the New York Attorney General on Monday, claiming that her investigation into his business practices violates his constitutional rights.

On February 11, 2020, President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House. Mark Wilson is the photographer.

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According to reports, James has been investigating the Trump Organization to see if it was purposely overvalued.

According to reports, James is going to subpoena Trump to appear for a deposition on January 7.

The New York Times reported that the lawsuit was filed in federal court in the Northern District of New York.

Forbes asked the New York state attorney general's office if they had any comment.

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James' probe is one of several investigations against the former president and his business associates, though Trump hasn't been personally accused of any wrongdoing. In June, the Trump Organization and its former CEO, Allen Weisselberg, were indicted by a Manhattan grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into a 15-year tax evasion scheme that paid company executives $1.7 million in untaxed money. Forbes has testified before the grand jury, which is considering whether criminal charges should be brought in the property value fraud case. Read more here. An investigation in Westchester County is looking at financial records from the Trump National Golf Club Westchester to see if it committed fraud by undervaluing its assets to lower its tax bill.

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James ended her campaign for governor of New York earlier this month and will seek reelection as attorney general. James said in a statement that she is overseeing important cases and that she intends to finish the job. James was attacked by Trump after she dropped out of the governor's race.

Trump is trying to stop the inquiry into his business.

The New York AG requested a deposition from Trump.

Trump's golf club is facing criminal investigation as legal troubles mount for the former president.

Letitia James dropped out of the New York Governor's race.

Forbes was Testified before the grand jury yesterday.