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Judge appears skeptical of DOJ arguments for keeping Lindsey Halligan as prosecutor in James Comey and Letitia James cases
Judge Currie questions DOJ's defense of Halligan's appointment amid claims it violates the 120-day limit and could lead to dismissal of indictments against Comey and James.
- On Thursday, Senior U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie pressed the Justice Department in Alexandria about Lindsey Halligan's authority and said she will decide before Thanksgiving; both trials are tentatively set for January.
- Federal law limits interim U.S. attorneys to 120 days, after which district judges appoint replacements; Attorney General Pam Bondi installed Lindsey Halligan following Erik Siebert's ouster and retroactively appointed her as of September 22, 2025.
- The judge noted no court reporter was present for part of the Comey proceeding, and defense lawyers say Lindsey Halligan acted alone in presenting cases and signing indictments despite limited authority.
- If Halligan lacked authority, Comey's charges may be unrechargeable due to the statute of limitations while James's case could be refiled, but the Justice Department argues invalidity does not mandate dismissal.
- Amid prior rulings finding similar maneuvers unlawful, this case could set precedent as federal judges reviewing interim appointment practices rejected the Trump administration's tactics in three districts.
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Judge Weighs Attempts to Dismiss Comey, James Cases Over Prosecutor’s Appointment - The Thinking Conservative News
A judge weighed dismissing the cases against Comey and Letitia James, questioning whether the prosecutor who issued the indictments was validly appointed. The post Judge Weighs Attempts to Dismiss Comey, James Cases Over Prosecutor’s Appointment appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
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