Letitia James Caught Harboring Fugitive! — Jailbird Niece is Hiding Out in Letitia’s “Primary Residence” Mortgage Fraud Home in Virginia
NORFOLK, VA — North Carolina authorities are actively searching for Nikia Monique Thompson, who is listed as an “Absconder” on the state’s Department of Adult Correction website (Offender #0898340). Thompson is wanted for violating the terms of her probation, and the public is urged to contact authorities with any information by calling 1-888-646-0024.
Thompson is reportedly the daughter of the niece of New York Attorney General Letitia James, and recent allegations suggest she may be hiding at a Virginia property connected to James herself. This development has raised questions about potential violations of state and federal harboring laws.
Questions Over Virginia Property
According to public records and documents cited by white-collar crime investigator Sam Antar, Letitia James co-signed a mortgage in August 2023 for a home located at 604 Sterling Street in Norfolk, Virginia, with her niece, Shamice Thompson-Hairston. Though James resides in Brooklyn and serves as New York State’s Attorney General, she reportedly submitted a notarized Power of Attorney (POA) and signed a declaration stating her intent to make the Norfolk property her “principal residence.”
This declaration, according to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte, was key to securing a government-backed mortgage with favorable terms. In an April 2025 letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Pulte alleged potential falsification of documents related to the mortgage application, calling for further investigation into whether James misrepresented her primary residence.
Criminal History and Allegations of Harboring
Nikia Thompson has a documented criminal history spanning two decades across Virginia and North Carolina. Her charges include child abuse, shoplifting, assault, resisting arrest, and more. Now, with Thompson classified as a fugitive and suspected to be living in the Norfolk property, legal experts are questioning whether James could be held liable under Virginia law or federal harboring statutes.
Under Virginia Code § 18.2-472, knowingly harboring an escaped offender could result in misdemeanor charges. More significantly, federal law (18 U.S.C. § 1073) prohibits harboring individuals who cross state lines to evade prosecution, which could carry a prison sentence of up to five years.
James addressed the controversy during a May 2025 public event, stating, “The power of attorney was never used to determine my eligibility for a mortgage for my niece. My niece has children, and because I’m a good aunt, I wanted her to have a home.” Critics argue her statement may have implied her niece’s children were minors, though records show they are adults with criminal records, including Thompson.
Personal and Political Ties
Thompson has publicly identified herself as affiliated with James in the past, including listing campaign work for “Elect Letitia James for Attorney General” on LinkedIn, and employment at the Brooklyn Board of Elections. Her social media profiles suggest she currently resides at the Norfolk property.
Federal Investigation Underway
The situation has attracted federal scrutiny. President Trump recently appointed Special Prosecutor Ed Martin to oversee investigations into the mortgage matter. Martin has reportedly advised James’s legal team, including attorney Abbe Lowell, that resignation may be the best course of action if criminal charges are pursued.
This case now appears to have grown beyond potential mortgage fraud to include serious legal implications surrounding the harboring of a fugitive. As New York’s top law enforcement official, Letitia James could face growing pressure to respond more directly to these allegations.
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