{"id":583,"date":"2026-05-27T15:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=583"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:40:06","slug":"letitia-james-joins-nj-attorney-general-to-investigate-fifa-for-possible-world-cup-ticket-price-gouging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=583","title":{"rendered":"Letitia James joins NJ attorney general to investigate FIFA for possible World Cup ticket price gouging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey\u2019s AG launched an investigation Wednesday into FIFA\u2019s ticket sales ahead of the World Cup that have sparked a \u201cgauntlet of confusion, fake scarcity, and impossibly high prices,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=581\">Baby-faced stepbrother accused of killing\u00a0Anna Kepner on cruise reveals his face in public for first time ahead of bail hearing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>James and Jersey\u2019s Jennifer Davenport announced the joint probe that will focus on the numerous issues with the soccer federation\u2019s ticket sales for the tourney, including reports of fans being misled about where their seats were and the sky-high prices.<\/p>\n<p>Several World Cup matches, including the final, are being hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=579\">DHS head doubles down on plan to cripple all international travel into airports in sanctuary cities \u2014 including NYC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The two attorneys general sent FIFA subpoenas Wednesday and they are requesting information about ticket sales for the eight World Cup matches taking place in New Jersey starting next month.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cBeing honest about ticket sales is not complicated. 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