AG Pam Bondi vows to appeal judge’s decision to dismiss cases against James Comey, Letitia James

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor appointed by President Trump lacked lawful authority to pursue these cases. This decision voids the prosecutions and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of the cases.

Senate Democrats have formally requested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to declassify a Department of Justice memo that outlines the legal justification for the Trump administration's military strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. This request comes from thirteen Senate Democrats who are advocating for transparency regarding the administration's actions.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed and lacked the authority to pursue these charges. This decision underscores significant procedural issues within the Justice Department regarding the appointments of interim officials.

A federal judge dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia lacked lawful authority to bring the indictments. This decision highlights significant procedural issues in the prosecution process.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who initiated the charges was unlawfully appointed. This decision represents a significant setback for those who sought to hold Comey and James accountable, particularly in light of public pressure from President Trump for their prosecution.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who initiated the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. This decision marks a significant setback for the prosecution, which had been pursued at the urging of former President Donald Trump.

A federal judge, Cameron Currie, has dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the indictments was unlawfully appointed. This decision highlights significant legal questions regarding the authority of interim U.S. attorneys in prosecuting high-profile cases.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed and lacked the authority to pursue these indictments. This decision effectively voids the charges brought against both individuals.