Attorney General Faces Insurance Fraud Allegations
Prosecutors in Florida and Illinois to investigate fraud allegations.
James falsely claimed home was unoccupied five months, records show niece occupied year-round.
Referrals target Allstate and Universal Property Insurance.
Earlier mortgage fraud cases dismissed due to invalid U.S. Attorney appointment.
James's lawyer called administration's actions a vendetta.
Ongoing scrutiny criticized as politically motivated.
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