US Federal Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James Due to Prosecutor's Illegally Appointed Status.
In a significant blow to the Trump administration, a US federal judge has thrown out the criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor overseeing the cases, was illegally appointed, rendering the indictments void. The decision is seen as a major setback for President Donald Trump, who had personally petitioned for criminal charges against James and Comey.
The case centered on allegations of mortgage fraud against James and lying to Congress and obstructing a Senate proceeding against Comey. Both defendants have denied wrongdoing, with James even successfully pursuing a civil fraud case against Trump in New York state. Lawyers for the defendants had argued that Halligan's appointment as US attorney was invalid due to lack of judicial approval.
Trump's involvement in the case is significant, as he had publicly declared his intention to fire the previous prosecutor, Erik Siebert, who reportedly refused to file charges against James due to a lack of evidence. This move sparked outrage in the White House, with Trump later declaring that he had fired Siebert and claimed that there was a "GREAT CASE" waiting to be pursued.
However, Judge Currie's decision has raised questions about Halligan's role as prosecutor, stating that she "had no legal authority" to bring the indictments. The ruling also left open the possibility of refiled charges against James and Comey. Trump's administration is likely to appeal the decision, which could potentially have significant implications for the ongoing investigations.
The outcome is seen as a major victory for James and Comey, who are prominent critics of the Trump administration. While the case may not be over yet, Judge Currie's ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding these high-profile figures.
In a significant blow to the Trump administration, a US federal judge has thrown out the criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor overseeing the cases, was illegally appointed, rendering the indictments void. The decision is seen as a major setback for President Donald Trump, who had personally petitioned for criminal charges against James and Comey.
The case centered on allegations of mortgage fraud against James and lying to Congress and obstructing a Senate proceeding against Comey. Both defendants have denied wrongdoing, with James even successfully pursuing a civil fraud case against Trump in New York state. Lawyers for the defendants had argued that Halligan's appointment as US attorney was invalid due to lack of judicial approval.
Trump's involvement in the case is significant, as he had publicly declared his intention to fire the previous prosecutor, Erik Siebert, who reportedly refused to file charges against James due to a lack of evidence. This move sparked outrage in the White House, with Trump later declaring that he had fired Siebert and claimed that there was a "GREAT CASE" waiting to be pursued.
However, Judge Currie's decision has raised questions about Halligan's role as prosecutor, stating that she "had no legal authority" to bring the indictments. The ruling also left open the possibility of refiled charges against James and Comey. Trump's administration is likely to appeal the decision, which could potentially have significant implications for the ongoing investigations.
The outcome is seen as a major victory for James and Comey, who are prominent critics of the Trump administration. While the case may not be over yet, Judge Currie's ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding these high-profile figures.
so what's new, huh? another judge throws out some trump-related charges because of a technicality... like, who even cares about Lindsey Halligan being appointed by Trump anymore? 
it's not like this is the first time he's done something shady. I mean, have you seen his Twitter history? 
anyway, gotta hand it to James and Comey though - they're still kicking and taking names. And honestly, who wouldn't want to take on a prosecution that's been so thoroughly politicized from the start? 
let's just say this case is far from over... or should I say, "fired"? 
that guy needs to get a life and stick to tweeting about how fake news is. anyway, kinda surprising that he got thrown out of office over this but I guess when you're as used to getting your way, it takes some serious court time to keep you in check. so Letitia James and Jim Comey can finally breathe a sigh of relief... now if they could just get rid of the Trump-Brand-stigma? 
this whole thing just feels like more drama from trump... i mean, come on, he was trying to fire the prosecutor who said there wasn't enough evidence? that's not how it works 
. i'm glad justice was served in this case though, and hopefully it'll be a warning sign for anyone else who thinks they can take on trump like that 
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. Not that this is necessarily connected, but just an interesting stat. The fact that Lindsey Halligan wasn't properly approved as US attorney is a bit concerning - basically the prosecutor didn't get the "stamp of approval" from the judiciary 
. Looking at the stats on past cases, the success rate for prosecutors who were appointed via this process was 72%. Not great odds for Trump's team in this case 
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Come on, can't believe this judge just threw out those charges like they're nothing! I mean, I know both James and Comey are total thorns in Trump's side, but that's no excuse for manipulating the system like this. The fact that Halligan was illegally appointed is a big deal - it's like she had a blank check to bring them down. And now we get to find out if there's any actual evidence of wrongdoing... which I highly doubt. This ruling smells like a massive Trump tantrum to me 
what's crazy is how trump tried to push through erik siebert's firing and then just claimed he did it himself... so shady. 
. I mean, Trump thought he could just swoop in and appoint someone new, but the law isn't that flexible, is it? And now we're left wondering what could've happened if Lindsey Halligan had been appointed properly... anyway, it's like when you try to cut corners in life and you end up messing everything else up 
! It's like, the system is supposed to work for everyone, not just the powerful people who try to game it. I mean, come on, Lindsey Halligan was appointed without proper judicial oversight? That's just shady 
. The fact that Trump got all up in arms over Siebert being fired and then claimed he fired him himself... c'mon, dude 
. And let's be real, James and Comey are total heroes for sticking it to Trump and fighting for the truth 
and it's like he wanted to fire erik siebert for not doing his dirty work 
. it's like a big ol' game of musical chairs, where trump was playing the prosecutor and lost 
. anyway, this ruling is a major win for james and comey, who are total thorns in trump's side 
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like trump thinking he could just dictate who gets appointed to important roles and then wonder why someone throws his plans out the window 
It's like, I get it, the system can be slow and imperfect, but this just feels like a huge win for Trump and his crew. And let's not forget that James even managed to take down one of Trump's buddies in civil court... 
James and comey are like 2 superheroes saving the day 
they're just trying to do their jobs without being harassed by trump, like what even is this guy's problem? 
and btw, letitia james successfully sued trump in new york state, that's some major sauce 
. It's like the whole thing was just a setup to try and take down some "enemies" of the administration 
. I'm surprised he didn't claim the judge was in on it too 
. This case is still gonna be a mess, but at least now we know who's been pulling the strings behind the scenes 
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it's like trump's ego got in the way of justice again 
but for now, james and comey can breathe a sigh of relief 
and it's just another example of how hard it is to take trump seriously when he's involved in something 