Summary
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. A federal judge ruled that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed, which led to the dismissal of charges. The U.S. Justice Department is contesting this decision at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is appealing against the dismissal of charges against Comey and James.
- The charges were dismissed because the judge said Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor, was unlawfully appointed.
- Lindsey Halligan was a member of President Trump's defense team.
- Charges against Comey related to his testimony to Congress in 2020.
- Charges against James related to mortgage fraud.
- The U.S. Justice Department filed the appeal on Friday.
- Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled Halligan’s appointment violated federal law and the Constitution.
- There is uncertainty about reviving the case against Comey due to a statute of limitations.
