Investigators Probe Financial Activities Involving New York's AG and Personal Hair Stylist

Authorities at a federal level are delving into potential financial dealings that allegedly transpired between New York's Attorney General, Letitia James, and her personal hairstylist, according to two individuals with direct knowledge of the situation shared with CBS News.

This investigation represents a continuation of efforts aimed at scrutinizing James, whom former President Trump sees as a significant political opponent due to her legal actions against him for civil fraud during his post-presidency period.

In the previous year, a grand jury in Virginia's Eastern District examined allegations accusing James of deceiving her mortgage lender to acquire a preferred interest rate. However, a judge later annulled the indictment, citing the improper appointment of the U.S. attorney leading the case. Following the dismissal, the Department of Justice made two unsuccessful attempts to bring the case back to court.

James' legal representative, Abbe Lowell, issued a public response, alleging the Justice Department is excessively utilizing its vast capabilities to intimidate individuals connected to Ms. James. Lowell asserted that, like past efforts, this current initiative is bound to fail and criticized what he called a misuse of judicial power, urging for an end to such practices.