Letitia James
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 65 |
| Date of birth | October 18,1958 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Brooklyn |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Nationality | American |
| Office | Attorney General of New York |
| Parents | Nellie James |
| Robert James | |
| Job | Lawyer |
| Politician | |
| Activist | |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Position | Attorney General of New York |
| Attorney General of New York since 2019 | |
| Education | Fort Hamilton High School |
| Lehman College, CUNY | |
| Columbia University | |
| Howard University School of Law | |
| Movies/Shows | Brooklyn Matters |
| Official site | ag.ny.gov |
| Previous position | New York City Public Advocate (2014–2018), Member of New York City Council (2004–2013) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 455767 |
Letitia James Life story
Letitia Ann James is an American lawyer and politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party and the current Attorney General of New York, having won the 2018 election to succeed appointed AG Barbara Underwood. James is the first African American and first woman to be elected to the position.
Donald Trump gag order reinstated in New York civil fraud trial
... The judge and lead prosecutor, New York Attorney General Letitia James, " should be impeached and removed from office" he argued in another post...
Trump assails judge and clerk in fraud trial as gag order temporarily lifts
... New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Mr Trump, his sons, the Trump Organization and its top executives for alleged business fraud...
PepsiCo sued by New York state for plastic pollution
... " No company is too big to ensure that their products do not damage our environment and public health, " said Attorney General Letitia James...
Donald Trump Jr praises 'genius' father in New York fraud trial
... Soon after being sworn in, he drew laughs by saying New York Attorney General Letitia James - the prosecutor bringing the case - might charge him with perjury if he said " it s good to be here"...
Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case
... When he he called New York Attorney General Letitia James a " political hack" declared the case " a disgrace" and personally attacked Judge Engoron...
Ivanka Trump testimony: Why lack of recall is a common legal strategy
... New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office filed the lawsuit, is seeking $250m (£204m) in fines and severe restrictions on how the Trump business operates in New York...
Ivanka Trump testifies to New York fraud trial she cannot recall loan details
... New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office filed the lawsuit, is seeking $250m (£204m) in fines and severe restrictions on how the Trump business operates in the state...
Donald Trump testifies: Sparks fly as ex-president takes stand in New York civil fraud case
... Towards the end of the morning s testimony, Mr Trump called New York Attorney General Letitia James a " political hack" pointing her out in the courtroom...
PepsiCo sued by New York state for plastic pollution
By Mariko OiBusiness reporter
PepsiCo by New York state for plastic pollution along Buffalo River that is allegedly contaminating the water and harming wildlife.
According to, PepsiCo is the single largest identifiable contributor to The Problem .
PepsiCo's spokesperson has told The Bbc that it has been " transparent in its journey to reduce use of plastic".
Last week Coca-Cola, Danone and Nestle of making misleading claims about their plastic bottles.
PepsiCo is The World 's second biggest food company and many other big corporations have been facing lawsuits by local authorities about their impact on The Environment .
Companies are accused of greenwashing when they brand something as more eco-friendly, green or sustainable than it really is. It can mislead consumers who hope to help The Planet by choosing those products.
" No company is Too Big to ensure that their products do not damage our environment and Public Health , " said Attorney General Letitia James .
When her office conducted A Survey of all types of waste collected at 13 sites along the Buffalo River Last Year , it found that PepsiCo's single-use plastic packaging was The Most significant.
" Of the 1,916 pieces of plastic trash collected with an identifiable brand, over 17 percent were produced by PepsiCo, " it said.
Other identifiable brands include McDonald's and candy maker Hershey's.
According to New York state, PepsiCo manufactures, produces, and packages at least 85 different beverage brands and 25 snack food brands that predominantly come in single-use plastic containers. Pepsi said in a statement that it was " serious about plastic reduction and effective recycling".
It added that This Was a " complex issue" which required involvement from " businesses, municipalities, waste-reduction providers, community leaders and consumers".
The lawsuit alleged that microplastics have been detected in The City of Buffalo's Drinking Water supply which " can cause a wide range of adverse health effects, from reproductive dysfunction to inflammation of The Intestine and neurotoxic effects".
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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