Judge tosses cases against Comey and James, rules prosecutor appointment unlawful

The decision disqualifying Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney sets back President Donald Trump’s efforts to use the Justice Department to target perceived rivals.
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Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served ‘unlawfully’

A senior federal judge dismissed charges Monday against two public officials with long-running public disputes with President Donald Trump, saying the controversial appointment of the president’s form

The three big issues that could sink the Comey prosecution

With key rulings expected soon, a dismissal would serve as a strong rebuke to President Trump’s unprecedented effort to deploy the Justice Department as a tool for his personal retribution.

Comey Seeks to Dismiss Charges Based on Grand Jury Errors

The request to dismiss the case came after Lindsey Halligan acknowledged she had never shown a final version of the indictment to the entire grand jury for a vote.

Justice Dept. acknowledges full grand jury never saw final Comey indictment

The acknowledgement came during a hearing in which a federal judge heard the former FBI director’s arguments that he is the target of a vindictive prosecution.

Trump target James Comey's charges may be tossed over 'disturbing pattern'

In a blistering opinion over how the DOJ brought charges against ex-FBI Director James Comey, a judge said there may be grounds to toss the case.
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