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U.S. attorney prosecuting Comey and James faces legal challenge over her appointment

U.S. attorney prosecuting Comey and James faces legal challenge over her appointment

Summary

A legal challenge is being considered in a Virginia court over whether the U.S. attorney can continue prosecuting a case against James Comey and Letitia James. The prosecutor in question, Lindsay Halligan, is a supporter of President Trump and lacks experience in prosecuting cases.

Key Facts

  • The Justice Department, under President Trump, is facing scrutiny in court.
  • The case involves possible disqualification of the U.S. attorney handling it.
  • The U.S. attorney is prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
  • The prosecutor, Lindsay Halligan, supports President Trump.
  • Halligan has no prior experience as a prosecutor.
  • A judge in northern Virginia is deciding on this legal challenge.

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