| jald... | Yes especially if you are an attorney. You know better and it is fraud. |
| gssc... | Why doesn't the law of the land important? |
| jean... | If I were to do this, as an ordinary citizen, I would face serious charges. |
| cand... | It is a form a tax fraud. |
| aran... | It's tax fraud and a crime, but "serious"? Depends on what you mean by "serious," obviously. To me, not as serious as filing dodgy financial reports for years and years and years. |
| tomm... | Potentially defrauding the lender |
| rich... | Bought a condo when I was separated from my wife but eventually reconciled and then rented condo |
| rich... | Bankers will know the risks of payment. Trump is using the “justice” department to attack political enemies |
| bret... | It should be a crime with a financial penalty but not a serious crime. More importantly it doesn't appear any wrong doing happened in this particular case. Weaponizing the judicial system should be a very serious crime as it has the potential to completely destroy the democracy. |
| jmco... | ran on promises to Jail Trump. Total BS. Let her defend her actions in court. |
| mist... | It just seems that America bends and makes rules for things that shouldn’t be seen as anything breaking the law … slowly but surely these administration(s) are chipping away at its own people😢❤️🩹The American People for simply just living. |
| beck... | It’s a crime and she thinks she’s above the law. They always play the race card and say it’s political! Did you do it or not? Some example she sets. She already got her charge against trump kicked out. Who’s political now? She’s a nasty person who has much dislike for trump. Simple question and if the republicans did it too, they should be held accountable. |
| tomp... | That is fraud! |
| stcr... | Yes, of course it is a crime! She knowing lied for her gain of rental income. |
| kvas... | The law is the law. Nobody should be above the law. But let's get real. This isn't about supporting the rule of law. If that were the case, Orange Boy would never have sent the January 6 rioters and insurrectionists into the Capitol, and he surely would not have pardoned them after their convictions. No, Orange Boy disdains the law, and that includes weaponizing it for his own petty ego-driven need for revenge against those who would hold him to the consequences of his own lawlessness. |
| dldi... | Prudence. The world today teaches our kids one little tiny step at a time to ignore prudence. They are told it’s ok to break this little policy, law, rule, etc. Sooner or later their morales to do and be just in all actions are melted away. It’s time to get back to making laws only if they matter. |
| cove... | If these rules apply to the everyday Joe, they should also apply to politicians and leaders. In fact, they should carry greater penalties for those in power. |
| eliz... | Another leading question … But at any rate it’s called fraud-and when an AG, regardless of political affiliation knowingly breaks the law by committing fraud, that individual is not above the law-particularly so if they are overzealous in prosecuting others for partisan reasons . |
| jeff... | Another bogus petty indictment on Trump’s revenge tour! |
| ther... | Yes, especially when the person being indicted went on a witch hunt on a POTUS. |
| wfar... | Of course, why should politicians continually abuse the system to gain riches and then oppress us with regulations to destroy our wealth? |
| lous... | Time for accountability! |
| pjpa... | Nobody is above the law ……… |
| trac... | It should absolutely be a serious crime. This type of fraud creates a financial burden on others because the offender is benefitting from a lower interest rate as well as lower insurance premiums and other costs, while others do no receive such benefits |
| tere... | Serious crime: conduct causing serious injury or death, damage to substantial property interests and abuse of public official power. Atty General James’ alleged misconduct, as much as has been described in news articles, does not qualify. |
| cgva... | If it’s not a primary residence, it’s NOT |
| alli... | Questions are always leading imo. A crime, sure. Merits a reasonable fine and maybe even restitution to lender. A serious one meriting a 30yr sentence and $1 million fine? Not so much. |
| ende... | It really is worded in a way “serious crime” no…. It is a small infraction and honestly altering your tax docs to change your debt ratio is the real crime in those transactions |
| jame... | As it should be a serious crime it should be an even more serious crime for Trumps fraud, so whatever happens to James, should happen to Trump x the weight of his fraud. |
| donc... | It’s fraud, if it wasn’t a crime there wouldn’t be a clear and distinct difference in rates for the primary use of the property. There is a risk factor built into the credit evaluation. |
| delo... | A crime yes but not a serious crime that puts a person in jail for 30 years |
| jawd... | Laws are in place for a reason.. if you don’t abide by them then you pay the consequences! What really concerns me is the 44 percentage of people that said NO I it shouldn’t be a wrongful thing. It makes you realize that truth, honesty and righteousness isn’t important in many people‘s eyes!! |
| john... | It’s a crime. A minor misdemeanor. |
| ceal... | How can it not be? Besides fraud, people who do this are crowding out mortgage dollars for regular folks. That means higher interest rates and thus higher monthly interest payments. |
| tecj... | This law has been in effect for decades for a reason. Many people have been fined and found guilty of this federal crime. If it is no big deal then congress has the power to change the law. |
| jcro... | This is a case of fraud and one reason for increasing insurance cost when clams go against the property. |
| asma... | If that’s all they can find on her, let it fox what a waste of money/resources |
| msga... | In the case of politicians using the claim for political and financial gain, YES! When will we once again consider lying, cheating and stealing wrong?! That applies for all political parties. Come on people, Jesus knows when you lie! |
| greg... | Its a law. |
| jimi... | Of all people, she should know the law. This is a blatant scam on an official. “No one is above the law! |
| cfio... | a cheat is a cheat. Save honesty!!! |
| alex... | An attorney general is supposed to know the lega, have high moral standards, and its outrageous to see one of them taking advantage of the system and flat out lying. |
| judy... | I don't think it should be a serious crime but it's not the right thing to do. We have invested in real estate and would not do it. |
| texa... | Tax cheaters have to be punished |
| kelt... | It's fraud, plain and simple. Every mortgage agent and application asks this question. It's not a white lie. Follow the rules, period |
| fcse... | Lesser crime |
| csfi... | Yes, and especially when you hold a position where integrity and honesty are the values of the office you hols |
| cger... | Yes it is a crime and EVEN more so when committed by the ATTORNEY GENERAL who is in charge of ENFORCING criminal behavior. You and your Progressive Leftist readers (45%) just love crime and criminals like breaking our immigration laws when they can create more chaos, anarchy and violence. They use this fear to control the sheeple who vote for them. |
| grov... | No question on this. It is a written law. |
| pcac... | Well if I am not allowed to do it why should she be allowed to. Pay your taxes like the rest of us have to. |
| amy.... | A serious crime? We have way bigger issues with our country’s mentally ill getting their hands on guns and going on shooting sprees. Fine her and stop with the serious crime drama! |
| rhal... | Pay it back plus a penalty |
| mart... | Lying should be accountable, esp from a political rep |
| usct... | The banking system is not the cleanest of systems. Nor are members of the Trump Administration innocent of this. This is an example of selective prosecution. And for Trump it is intimidation and retribution. |
| ed_c... | Serious CRIME?? no, duping the public into buying crypto owned by the presidents family, now that IS a serious crime! |
| wmes... | Lawfare is a bad idea for our country. |
| nanc... | I’m skeptical about this because the same charges leveed against Lisa Cook were false. If true, it’s only fair to be charged, but everyone should be charged, not just those tRump has it in for. |
| male... | Only one property can be claimed as a residence, what if the use changes? A change from a residence to rental could happen within a year and not be documented until your next tax return. |
| shel... | It’s a crime but not serious. Fine them but let’s not use our courts to prosecute them; we have other more serious crimes going on. For instance, use that time to process convicted murderers faster, open cold files, use more effort to find and convict child molesters!! |
| vick... | It should be an offense but only if it applies to everyone in both political parties |
| davi... | Live by the sword, die by the sword. Leticia gets a little of her own medicine. Public officers should be held to the highest standards. |
| blik... | Similar to the crime committed by the Fed Reserve Officer.... either live by the law or be an outlaw. This woman tried to abuse the law! She should not have been living in her glass house. |
| bxfd... | Yes if it’s the law. If the country feel’s otherwise, advocate and get it changed. As it’s been David over and over, no one is above the law! |
| chab... | Fraud is fraud. No matter who does it |
| chiu... | As she said of Trump ”No one is above the LAW! No one! “ She broke the law for her own financial gain and should face consequences |
| atco... | Initially, a person may buy a place as a primary residence but then life changes and renting it out may become a better option. People move, the economy changes, jobs change, pandemics , etc. |
| joel... | This shouldn’t be the poll question. It should have been do you think our tiny dick president is a fucking moron and Pam Bondi the dumbest bitch on the face of the earth |
| emil... | It should be considered a crime where perpetrators need to pay a penalty and be punished in some way in order to deter future perpetrators and perpetration by the same individuals, but I don’t think it needs to be “serious” and include long jail time. I feel that jail time should be considered for violent and unrepentant crime where the perpetrator is knowingly causing harm to another individual or individuals. |
| mlam... | Investment property is not as safe to lend on for the lender as a primary home. The risk is different. |
| mari... | Serious crime is the issue here. Is it against the law, yes. Should it have a penalty? Yes, if it's done knowingly. 30 years in prison and $1 million dollar fine better be reserved for Trump level crimes. |
| ja4w... | Should have financial consequences, not jail time. |
| fnpn... | Leticia James ran on a platform of putting President Trump in prison. She should be going to prison for much longer than that. Shame on the voters who put in her office. We don’t need that kind of crap in politics today. |
| tubi... | measures need to be taken, though it should be relative to the profit the person made, plus the usual 10K fine or whatever it is for lying on govt docs. |
| pldm... | If it is not a serious crime, then why call it a crime at all. The reason you have laws and rules is to regulate actions by people so you have fairness and direction for all. Just follow the law. |
| paul... | King Letitia James isn’t above the law ! |
| andr... | A little known and underappreciated take: Crypto fixes this. |
| csbr... | In Texas, Ken Paxton did it, but no one cares. |
