Judge dismisses James Comey and Letitia James indictments over ‘unlawful’ prosecutor appointment
NY Attorney General Letitia and Former FBI Director James Comey.
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A federal judge in eastern Virginia on Monday dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. attorney who brought both indictments, was invalidly appointed.
Senior U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie ruled in both cases that Halligan, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, had been installed as interim federal prosecutor in violation of the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.
The cases were both dismissed “without prejudice,” potentially allowing charges to be filed again at a later date.”
“I am heartened by today’s victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country,” James said in a statement following the dismissal. “I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.”
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