Trump, family sued by New York AG Letitia James | USA TODAY

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday accused former President Donald Trump of massive fraud in a civil lawsuit following a three year inquiry into the finances of the family business. RELATED: New York State Attorney General Letitia James makes an announcement on the opioid crisis James said Trump “falsely inflated his wealth by billions of dollars“ to enrich himself and his family. Last month, Trump repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a deposition as part of James’ civil fraud investigation into the Trump Organization’s finances. Trump’s attempt to shield himself from possible criminal jeopardy recalled his remarks during a 2016 campaign stop when he compared those who have invoked their constitutional right against self-incrimination to mobsters: “The mob takes the Fifth. If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?” James’ investigation was launched more than three years ago after former Trum