Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey, James

Federal Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James; Highlights Pattern of Irregular AppointmentsA federal judge has temporarily dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, citing illegal appointments during the Trump administration. The judge ruled that prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed, but the cases could be refiled with a different prosecutor. Comey sought a permanent dismissal, but the judges ruling leaves the door open for future action. This decision highlights a pattern of judges disqualifying interim U.S. attorneys appointed during the Trump administration due to irregularities. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.