A federal judge dismissed the prosecutions against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James!

James Comey and Letitia James

Dear Commons Community,

A federal judge yesterday dismissed the prosecutions against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, dealing a blow to President Trump’s retribution campaign against political foes. The judge ruled that the cases were invalid because the prosecutor who brought the charges, interim US attorney Lindsey Halligan, had been unlawfully appointed. Trump selected Halligan for the role after forcing out the existing US attorney who resisted bringing the cases and pleaded with Attorney General Pam Bondi to make them happen. Bondi said that the Justice Department will take “all available legal action,” including an “immediate appeal,” to address the decision.

Justice served for now.  I am sure that Trump and company will appeal although I heard yesterday on CNN that Comey’s case will face a statute of limitations.

Tony

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