US EditionJudge Dismisses James Comey and Letitia James Indictments over 'Unlawful' Prosecutor Appointment
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan’s appointment violated the Appointments Clause, leading to dismissal without prejudice of indictments against Comey and James.
- On November 24, 2025, U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled Lindsey Halligan was not lawfully appointed, invalidating prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Lindsey Halligan at President Donald Trump's urging after former interim U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned, a move Judge Currie found violated 28 U.S.C. § 546 and the Appointments Clause.
- As the sole prosecutor before the federal grand juries, Halligan secured indictments of James Comey and Letitia James, but Judge Currie dismissed them, citing her unlawful appointment and quoting, `As explained below, I agree with Mr. Comey that the Attorney General’s attempt to install Ms. Halligan as Interim U.S. Attorney was invalid.`
- Both cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the Justice Department may attempt to re-file the indictments but must resolve issues from Halligan's unlawful appointment.
- The rulings mark a broader check on politicized prosecutorial moves as Currie's orders rebuke the Trump administration's efforts and follow a pattern of interim‑attorney disqualifications after Erik Siebert resigned amid pressure.
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