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NY AG Fights Back After Being Kicked Off Mortgage Fraud Investigation
As we noted in Wake-Up Call, Reuters reported that Schneiderman, a Democrat in his first term as AG, "has voiced concerns over a proposed settlement between major banks and a coalition of federal and state officials over claims of foreclosure abuses. He has come under increasing pressure to approve the deal."
Schneiderman is certainly framing himself as the good guy in this situation -- someone who wants to delve deeply into mortgage irregularities instead of simply reaching a fast settlement and getting the whole thing over with.
In an email to campaign supporters today, which came with the subject line "Standing Up For You," he wrote:
"Let me tell you directly: I am deeply committed to pursuing a full investigation into the misconduct that led to the collapse of America's housing market, and to seeking a resolution that gives homeowners meaningful relief, allows the housing market to begin to recover, and gets our economy moving again.
"Our ongoing investigation into the housing crisis cannot be shut down to accommodate efforts to settle quickly and give banks and others broad immunity from further legal action. If you have any thoughts or concerns about this critical issue, please contact me at 1-800-771-7755, or send a message via Facebook or Twitter."
Take a moment to send thanks and encouragement to Eric Schneiderman & his staff who are aggressively investigating fraudclosure and felony land record fraud.
As is anyone who stands up and speaks out against TBTF predatory and criminal acts against Americans, Mr. Schneiderman is being attacked.
Remember that he is an elected official who is actually representing the people who elected him instead of the financial institutions! A rarity indeed who must be thanked and encouraged.
Contact info below...
NY AG Contact Info
Phone
1-800-771-7755
Webmail
http://www.ag.ny.gov/online_forms/email_ag.jsp
Press Office
NYAG.Pressoffice@oag.state.ny.us
Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/AGSchneiderman
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/AGSchneiderman?sk=wall
