Judge Dismisses Charges Against Comey, James

Federal Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James, Citing Illegal Prosecutor AppointmentA federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought these charges was illegally appointed. The judges decision, which was without prejudice, halts the prosecutions for now, but the Justice Department could potentially attempt to revive them. Comey and James had asked for their cases to be dismissed permanently, arguing that the prosecutions were politically motivated. The judges order focused on the way prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was appointed, highlighting concerns about the legality of her role. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.