Summary
A U.S. judge dismissed charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that the prosecutor who brought the charges was improperly appointed. The cases were dismissed without prejudice, so they might be reopened later.
Key Facts
- A U.S. judge dismissed cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
- The judge said the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed.
- Halligan replaced Erik Siebert as interim U.S. attorney, but her appointment violated specific rules.
- The charges against Comey included making false statements and obstruction of justice.
- Letitia James faced charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.
- The dismissal is without prejudice, meaning the cases could be refiled.
- The White House announced plans to appeal the dismissal.
- President Trump had previously called for the prosecution of Comey and James.
