US EditionCourt Disqualifies Trump-Appointed US Attorney From Overseeing Multiple Criminal Cases
Judge Seabright ruled that Bill Essayli served unlawfully beyond the 120-day limit for interim U.S. attorneys, disqualifying him from prosecuting cases but allowing him to remain first assistant.
- A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli was unlawfully overseeing multiple criminal cases and disqualified him from that role as of July 29.
- Judge J. Michael Seabright determined that Essayli could remain as First Assistant U.S. Attorney while being barred from the acting role.
- Mark Windsor criticized Trump's appointments, saying they circumvented congressional oversight regarding U.S. attorneys.
- Seabright noted that the indictments may proceed, confirming the legality of the prosecution by other attorneys despite Essayli's disqualification.
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Judge Rules Against Another Trump-Appointed Attorney
A federal judge ruled that the Trump-appointed acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli in Southern California was serving in his position unlawfully, disqualifying him from overseeing multiple cases. Blue states will not allow President Trump to appoint a conservative judgel Essayli was one of those attorneys in an important jurisdiction. The former state legislator has stayed […] The post Judge Rules Against Another Trump-Appointed Attorney appeared …
Federal Judge Disqualifies Bill Essayli, Essayli Responds ‘Nothing is Changing’
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Bill Essayli, appointed by President Donald Trump as acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act’s 120-day limit, disqualifying him from the role since late July. The decision, prompted by challenges from indicted defendants, marks the third such ruling against the Trump administration’s temporary U.S. Attorney appointments. However, the decision conclu…
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