New York Attorney General Letitia James, known for her high-profile civil fraud lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, is now facing legal scrutiny of her own following allegations regarding past mortgage applications and property records.

The situation, which has drawn attention in both political and legal circles, has raised questions about the handling of ethics and accountability within public office, regardless of political affiliation.

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig recently published an op-ed in New York Magazine suggesting that James’ legal challenges may be, in part, the result of earlier decisions she made while campaigning for office. According to Honig, James had been vocal in her criticism of Trump even

before formally investigating him. He notes that her aggressive approach during the campaign—pledging to pursue legal action against the then-president—set a controversial precedent. Read more below