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Federal judges refuse to permanently appoint interim US attorney in NY
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, JUL 14 – Federal judges cited Sarcone's lack of prosecutorial experience and false claims as reasons for rejecting his permanent appointment, a rare rebuke of a Trump interim attorney.
- Nine federal judges from the upstate New York region chose not to renew John Sarcone's interim role as U.S. Attorney this week, bringing his service to an end.
- Sarcone, appointed in March by Attorney General Pam Bondi during the Trump administration, was not nominated for a permanent post and lacks prosecutorial experience.
- Sarcone gained attention for controversial social media attacks on Presidents Biden and Obama and claimed an undocumented immigrant threatened him with a knife in Albany.
- The Board of Judges stated they had taken 'no action' on Sarcone despite his claim they extended his appointment, while experts called the removal a rare judicial move.
- Following the judges’ refusal, Attorney General Bondi may appoint a new interim U.S. Attorney, and President Trump can still nominate a candidate subject to Senate confirmation.
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