Letitia James
Attorney General of New York since 2019
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- 4d ago
Cornell bans fraternity parties as faculty senate debates no-confidence vote over assault case
Cornell's president admitted he never followed up on a 2024 report of an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house, as faculty senators debated a no-confidence resolution on Wednesday.
- Oct 1
Twenty-one states sue EPA over repeal of power plant carbon emission standards
A coalition of 21 states, Washington, D.C., and four cities filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to eliminate carbon emissions limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants.
- Sep 24
New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling and underage betting
Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul filed a lawsuit in Manhattan state court seeking to shut down Polymarket, alleging unlicensed gambling operations and marketing to bettors under 21.
- Jul 25
Paramount delays $111 billion Warner Bros. acquisition to June 2027 after states sue to block deal
The postponement follows a legal challenge by twelve US state attorneys general who argue the merger would stifle competition in film, streaming, and cable television.
- Jul 20
Paramount freezes $110bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger until 2027 after state antitrust suits
Paramount Skydance agreed on Friday to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 2027, sidestepping a preliminary injunction fight while a dozen US states and the Writers Guild of America press antitrust claims.
- May 28
DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into E. Jean Carroll, Targeting Nonprofit That Funded Her Trump Lawsuits
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who won two civil judgments against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation, focusing on a nonprofit backed by billionaire Reid Hoffman that helped fund her legal bills.
- May 28
New York and New Jersey Investigate FIFA Over 'Impossibly High' World Cup Ticket Prices and Misleading Sales Practices
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have opened an investigation into FIFA's ticketing for the 2026 World Cup, citing artificially inflated prices and deceptive seating practices.
