Sam Antar, a former felon turned crime investigator, has expressed his frustration over the Democratic Party's attempts to undermine his credibility.
Antar, who previously served as the Chief Financial Officer for Crazy Eddie, has been instrumental in exposing alleged mortgage fraud by Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James.
According to the Daily Caller, Antar's investigation into James was not a targeted attack. "Did I target her? The answer is no," Antar stated. His interest in James was sparked by irregularities he noticed in her mortgage filings while researching New York figures for his blog, White Collar Fraud.
Antar's past is not without blemish. He spent six months under house arrest for his role in a significant securities fraud in the 1980s. However, he has since dedicated his career to advising the government, accounting firms, and law firms on white-collar crime.
Despite his expertise, James' defense attorney dismissed Antar as a "right-wing 'investigator'" and "fringe blogger" in court filings. The case against James was dismissed on Monday due to the unlawful appointment of U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
Antar, who has previously worked with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's whistleblower program, first published his findings on James in February 2025. He highlighted "discrepancies between her sworn financial disclosures and the official property records."
James' attorney, Abbe Lowell, questioned the credibility of Antar's findings, suggesting that Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte should not have relied on them for a criminal referral. Antar, however, maintains that all the information he used was publicly available and did not require access to the Fannie Mae database.
The indictment against James pertains to a $109,600 loan she secured in August 2020 for a three-bedroom home in Norfolk, Virginia. James allegedly violated the loan terms by listing the property as an investment on her income taxes and renting it to her great-niece's family.
Despite the dismissal of James' case, it is likely to be refiled, and the Department of Justice has indicated it will appeal the prosecutor's disqualification. Antar, who has expressed his willingness to testify about his findings, has faced criticism from Democratic California Rep. Robert Garcia, who dismissed him as "a convicted felon who engaged in a large-scale securities scam."
Antar remains undeterred, stating, "Ill walk Congress through every mortgage, affidavit, and financial disclosure you, Letitia, signed and Ill let Abbe Lowell and Robert Garcia explain why public records magically become illegitimate the moment I read them." He further accused Lowell of creating more evidence against James by responding to Pultes referral letter.
Antar's investigation and the subsequent legal proceedings underscore the importance of transparency and accountability in public office. His work, despite attempts to discredit him, serves as a reminder of the role individuals can play in holding public figures to account.
As the case against James continues, it remains to be seen how the allegations and evidence presented will impact her political career.
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