Summary
Lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James are challenging the legality of a prosecutor's appointment by asking a federal judge to dismiss the cases against them. They argue that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not properly appointed as interim U.S. attorney in Virginia. The federal court will review the rules that cover how U.S. attorneys should be appointed.
Key Facts
- James Comey and Letitia James face charges brought by the Justice Department.
- Their lawyers claim the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was illegally appointed.
- They want a federal judge to dismiss the charges.
- Lindsey Halligan holds the position of interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
- The case involves complex rules about how U.S. attorneys are appointed in the U.S.
- The judge must decide if Lindsey Halligan was properly installed in her role.
- The hearings take place in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia.
