Judge Dismisses Criminal Cases Against James Comey and Letitia James Due to Invalid Appointment

Federal Judge Dismisses Criminal Cases Against James Comey and Letitia James

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WASHINGTON — In a significant legal development, a federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, citing the unconstitutional appointment of the U.S. attorney who initiated the indictments.

U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled that the actions taken by Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan were “unlawful” and “ineffective,” leading to the dismissal of the charges without prejudice. This means that the cases could potentially be refiled by a properly appointed U.S. attorney in the future.

“Because Ms. Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr. Comey’s motion and dismiss the indictment without prejudice,” Judge Currie stated in her ruling.

Halligan, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, sought the indictments against Comey and James despite objections from career prosecutors. Sources indicate that Halligan’s appointment followed Trump’s dismissal of previous U.S. attorney Erik Siebert, who had reportedly resisted pursuing the cases.

The push for the indictments intensified after Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to act “NOW!!!” against Comey, James, and Rep. Adam Schiff via social media.

Comey, who has maintained his innocence, pleaded not guilty in October to charges of false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020. Critics have labeled these prosecutions as part of Trump’s “campaign of retribution” against political adversaries.

Vice President JD Vance defended the prosecutions, asserting they are “driven by law and not by politics.”

Letitia James, who previously won a civil fraud case against Trump, also pleaded not guilty in October to charges of mortgage fraud concerning a property she purchased in 2020. Prosecutors allege she misrepresented the property as a second home to secure a lower mortgage rate, while James contends she bought the home for her great-niece and allowed her family to live there rent-free.

Following the ruling, James expressed her gratitude for the support she received, stating, “I am heartened by today’s victory and remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.”

As the statute of limitations for Comey’s case approaches expiration, uncertainty looms over whether the case can be refiled in time. Comey’s legal team has argued that the statute has already run out.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.