Deep Dive with Black Westchester: My Hour-Long Interview on the Letitia James Investigation

On Sunday, I joined hosts Damon Jones and AJ Woodson on Black Westchester Magazine’s People Before Politics show for an in-depth, no-holds-barred discussion about my ongoing investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. The show also featured defense attorney and activist Jonathan Newton, creating a powerful conversation about legal accountability.

For those who missed it, the interview covered the full spectrum of my findings – from the multiple property discrepancies to the questionable financial disclosures that have raised serious questions about the Attorney General’s compliance with state and federal law.

Watch The Full Interview

Key Topics Covered

During our conversation, we explored several critical aspects of the investigation and many other topics:

The Virginia Property Declaration: How James signed a document stating she intended to make a Virginia property her “principal residence” while serving as NY’s Attorney General
Phantom Mortgages: The troubling discovery of undisclosed mortgages and loans that appear in financial disclosures but not in property records
Brooklyn Property Misrepresentation: The 20+ year pattern of representing a five-unit building as four units in mortgage applications and permit filings
The Unit Count Evidence: How the property has six electric meters (including one for the common area) and official city records documenting five units, contradicting her consistent representation of the building as a four-unit property
Private Jet Travel: The $41,000+ in taxpayer funds spent on luxury charter flights that coincided with campaign activities

Building Department Verification and Tenant Complaints

As the investigation progressed, we uncovered critical verification from the Department of Buildings and documented tenant complaints that further substantiated the unit count discrepancy. Building records clearly show that official inspections classified the property as a five-family dwelling. Yet despite this documentation and tenant complaints regarding the building, James’ permit applications and mortgage filings consistently represented the property as having only four units. This pattern of misrepresentation across both regulatory and financial documents raises serious questions about whether these were merely errors or part of a deliberate strategy to obtain more favorable financing terms.

Document-Based Investigation

What makes this investigation unique is that it’s entirely on public records and legal filings. As I emphasized during the interview, every finding is supported by source documents that anyone can verify – from property records to financial disclosures to mortgage filings.

I appreciated the opportunity to clarify that this isn’t about politics. I’m a registered Democrat who simply follows evidence where it leads, regardless of party affiliation.

The Legal Path Forward

We also discussed what might happen next from a legal perspective. While I can’t predict the future, I shared my view that federal investigators will likely take several months to thoroughly examine the evidence before making any decisions.

The hosts brought important legal expertise to the conversation, particularly around the serious implications of false statements in mortgage documents and financial disclosures.

The Problem of Poor Legal Representation

Our conversation took an unexpected but important turn when we discussed the broader issue of inadequate legal representation. Together with attorney Jonathan Newton, we explored how many people receive substandard legal counsel that leads to worse outcomes. I shared insights from my own legal battles during the Crazy Eddie case, emphasizing that quality representation makes all the difference in navigating complex legal challenges.

We discussed how public figures often compound their legal problems by speaking publicly instead of remaining silent, potentially aggravating their situation with prosecutors. As I noted during the interview, federal prosecutors have a conviction rate above 97% – making hasty public denials a dangerous strategy that can eliminate better options for resolution.

Thank You to Black Westchester

I want to express my gratitude to Damon Jones, AJ Woodson, and Jonathan Newton for providing this platform for substantive discussion. Their commitment to independent journalism and willingness to explore complex issues in depth is exactly what we need more of in today’s media landscape.

As I said during the interview – there were no evasions, no hypotheticals, and no partisan spin. Just documents, disclosures, and questions about conflicts under oath.

Stay tuned – there’s more to come.

Written by,

Sam Antar