Breaking News: Comey and James Demand Immediate Dismissal of Illegally Appointed Prosecutor
Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have asked a judge to dismiss the cases against them, citing the illegal appointment of the prosecutor who secured the indictments. This move comes as a U.S. District Judge considers the legitimacy of Lindsey Halligan's appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
The cases against Comey and James were both brought by Halligan, who was installed in the role at the urging of Attorney General Pam Bondi in September. The judge is expected to rule on the challenges to Halligan's appointment by Thanksgiving, which could have a significant impact on the outcome of the cases.
The appointment of Halligan has raised concerns that the Justice Department is being used as a tool to target President Donald Trump's perceived adversaries. The cases against Comey and James have been highly politicized, and the dismissal of the charges could have far-reaching implications for the Justice Department's handling of similar cases in the future.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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