Summary
A judge disqualified a federal prosecutor, John Sarcone, from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that Sarcone had been appointed unlawfully and blocked the subpoenas he requested. The Justice Department had not followed the correct procedure to keep Sarcone in his role.
Key Facts
- U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield disqualified John Sarcone as a federal prosecutor.
- Sarcone's subpoenas, related to investigations into Letitia James, were blocked.
- The judge said Sarcone was serving unlawfully because his appointment did not follow legal procedures.
- Letitia James challenged Sarcone's authority, claiming improper motives linked to President Trump.
- The Justice Department argued that Sarcone's appointment was proper and the subpoenas valid.
- The ruling is part of broader legal debates over appointments made during Trump's administration.
- Sarcone was appointed as interim U.S. attorney in March after a 120-day term that was not extended legally.
