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U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie dismissed criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, ruling that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed.

U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie dismissed criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, ruling that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed.

Halligan, a former insurance lawyer with no prosecutorial experience, was appointed by President Donald Trump after Erik Siebert was forced out allegedly for resisting pressure to prosecute Comey and James, with Halligan acting alone to present cases to grand juries.

Halligan, a former insurance lawyer with no prosecutorial experience, was appointed by President Donald Trump after Erik Siebert was forced out allegedly for resisting pressure to prosecute Comey and James, with Halligan acting alone to present cases to grand juries.

Currie ruled that federal law limits interim U.S. attorneys to 120-day appointments, and since Siebert's term had already expired, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi lacked authority to install successive interim prosecutors without Senate confirmation.

Currie ruled that federal law limits interim U.S. attorneys to 120-day appointments, and since Siebert's term had already expired, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi lacked authority to install successive interim prosecutors without Senate confirmation.

The judge dismissed both cases without prejudice, meaning charges could be refiled, though Comey's case faces statute of limitations complications as the five-year period has now passed on the charges related to his 2020 congressional testimony.

The judge dismissed both cases without prejudice, meaning charges could be refiled, though Comey's case faces statute of limitations complications as the five-year period has now passed on the charges related to his 2020 congressional testimony.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/former-fbi-director-james-comey-indicted-on-federal-charges">Comey faced charges of making false statements</a> to Congress and obstruction regarding his 2020 testimony about authorizing media leaks, while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/ny-ag-letitia-james-indicted-on-bank-fraud-charges">James was charged with mortgage fraud</a> for allegedly misrepresenting property information on loan applications.

Comey faced charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction regarding his 2020 testimony about authorizing media leaks, while James was charged with mortgage fraud for allegedly misrepresenting property information on loan applications.

Both Comey and James expressed gratitude for the ruling and called the charges baseless. James' attorney stated that Trump went to extreme measures to substitute an ally after career prosecutors refused to bring charges, and Comey called the case "heartbreaking."

Both Comey and James expressed gratitude for the ruling and called the charges baseless. James' attorney stated that Trump went to extreme measures to substitute an ally after career prosecutors refused to bring charges, and Comey called the case "heartbreaking."

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Halligan, a former insurance lawyer with no prosecutorial experience, was appointed by President Donald Trump after Erik Siebert was forced out for resisting pressure to prosecute Comey and James, with Halligan acting alone to present cases to grand juries.

Halligan, a former insurance lawyer with no prosecutorial experience, was appointed by President Donald Trump after Erik Siebert was forced out for resisting pressure to prosecute Comey and James, with Halligan acting alone to present cases to grand juries.

Judge Currie ruled that federal law limits interim U.S. attorneys to 120-day appointments, and since Siebert's term had already expired, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi lacked authority to install successive interim prosecutors without Senate confirmation.

Judge Currie ruled that federal law limits interim U.S. attorneys to 120-day appointments, and since Siebert's term had already expired, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi lacked authority to install successive interim prosecutors without Senate confirmation.

Both Comey and James expressed gratitude for the ruling and called the charges baseless, with James' attorney stating that Trump went to extreme measures to substitute an ally after career prosecutors refused to bring charges, and Comey calling the case "heartbreaking."

Both Comey and James expressed gratitude for the ruling and called the charges baseless, with James' attorney stating that Trump went to extreme measures to substitute an ally after career prosecutors refused to bring charges, and Comey calling the case "heartbreaking."

Trump's revenge prosecutions against his political enemies have finally been exposed as lawless power grabs. By rushing to bring the case against Comey, which itself showed the political nature of the case, the president installed a completely unqualified loyalist to prosecute critics after career prosecutors refused, circumventing constitutional requirements and weaponizing the justice system.

Trump's revenge prosecutions against his political enemies have finally been exposed as lawless power grabs. By rushing to bring the case against Comey, which itself showed the political nature of the case, the president installed a completely unqualified loyalist to prosecute critics after career prosecutors refused, circumventing constitutional requirements and weaponizing the justice system.

These prosecutions were absolutely legitimate cases derailed by legal technicalities. A Clinton-appointed judge dismissed valid indictments against two vocal Trump critics on procedural grounds, allowing them to escape accountability for serious charges, ironically including fraud, which James falsely accused Trump of. Once appealed, these criminals will be indicted again.

These prosecutions were absolutely legitimate cases derailed by legal technicalities. A Clinton-appointed judge dismissed valid indictments against two vocal Trump critics on procedural grounds, allowing them to escape accountability for serious charges, ironically including fraud, which James falsely accused Trump of. Once appealed, these criminals will be indicted again.

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Trump's revenge prosecutions against his political enemies have finally been exposed as lawless power grabs. By rushing to bring the case against Comey, which itself showed the political nature of the case, the president installed a completely unqualified loyalist to prosecute critics after career prosecutors refused. Trump circumvented constitutional requirements and weaponized the justice system.

Trump's revenge prosecutions against his political enemies have finally been exposed as lawless power grabs. By rushing to bring the case against Comey, which itself showed the political nature of the case, the president installed a completely unqualified loyalist to prosecute critics after career prosecutors refused. Trump circumvented constitutional requirements and weaponized the justice system.

These prosecutions were absolutely legitimate cases derailed by legal technicalities. A Clinton-appointed judge dismissed valid indictments against two vocal Trump critics on procedural grounds, allowing them to escape accountability for serious charges, ironically including fraud, which James falsely accused Trump of doing. Once appealed, these criminals will be indicted again.

These prosecutions were absolutely legitimate cases derailed by legal technicalities. A Clinton-appointed judge dismissed valid indictments against two vocal Trump critics on procedural grounds, allowing them to escape accountability for serious charges, ironically including fraud, which James falsely accused Trump of doing. Once appealed, these criminals will be indicted again.

There's a 10% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 10% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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