A Virginia federal prosecutor who opposed filing mortgage fraud charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James allegedly forwarded investigative documents containing James’ personal information to her private email account, according to an email reviewed by CNN.
The prosecutor, Beth Yusi, was dismissed earlier this month, at least in part due to her handling of the sensitive material, according to individuals familiar with the matter who spoke to the outlet.
Yusi’s attorney Margaret Donovan told the outlet that the former prosecutor “has no record of any such email” and “has never used her personal email account for any portion of any investigation.”
“Ms. Yusi is a well-respected prosecutor, a leader among her peers, and a consummate professional with nearly two decades of experience,” Donovan said.
“Ms. Yusi is a well-respected prosecutor, a leader among her peers, and a consummate professional with nearly two decades of experience,” Donovan said.
