Summary
A judge ruled that the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James are dismissed. The judge found that the appointment of Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney was not legal.
Key Facts
- A judge dismissed criminal charges against James Comey and Letitia James.
- The judge’s name is Cameron McGowan Currie.
- Lindsey Halligan was appointed as interim U.S. attorney to pursue these charges.
- The judge found Halligan's appointment was not valid or legal.
- President Trump picked Halligan after a predecessor refused to take the cases.
- Discussion about this ruling took place between Amna Nawaz and NPR's Carrie Johnson.