Judges question DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James
The appeals court will weigh whether former Attorney General Pam Bondi could appoint Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney to pursue the indictments.
- On Tuesday, the 4th Circuit Court considers the Justice Department's bid to revive criminal cases against FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The DOJ seeks to reverse a lower court order that dismissed both cases.
- District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie dismissed both cases last year, ruling that prosecutor Lindsey Halligan's 120-day appointment violated federal law governing U.S. Attorney vacancies. Currie concluded Halligan lacked proper appointment authority.
- Charges against Comey included lying to Congress, while James faced bank fraud allegations regarding a Virginia home. Both denied the claims, alleging they were targeted in a vindictive retribution campaign.
- Justice Department lawyers argued that limiting interim appointments restricts oversight of 94 federal prosecutors' offices. Defense attorneys contend the practice allows the president to evade necessary Senate authority.
- Following a Sept demand by President Donald Trump, these prosecutions targeted adversaries who investigated his Russia ties or sued his business. Then-Attorney General Pam Bondi was directed to take action against them.
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USA TodayUS appeals court to hear DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James
The prosecutions were among the most high-profile instances of the Trump administration using federal law enforcement to target political enemies.
US appeals court to hear DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept 15 - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday will consider the Justice Department’s bid to revive criminal cases against two of President Donald Trump's longtime adversaries, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Judges question DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday appeared wary of the Justice Department’s bid to revive criminal cases against two of President Donald Trump's longtime adversaries, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
U.S. appeals court likely to uphold ruling that dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James
A three-judge panel seemed likely to reject the government’s bid to overturn a ruling that declared the lead prosecutor was unlawfully appointed and resulted in the dismissal of both indictments.
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