A Federal Judge Deals a Major Blow to Trump's Prosecution of James Comey, Ruling Lindsey Halligan's Assignment Unlawful.
In a stunning move, US District Court Judge Cameron McGowan Currie has dismissed the government's case against former FBI Director James Comey after determining that Interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, was "unlawfully appointed" by President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi. The court ruled that Halligan lacked lawful authority to bring charges against Comey.
In her written ruling, Judge Currie expressed outrage at the prospect of a single individual - in this case, a private citizen without legal training or expertise - being unilaterally authorized by the attorney general to secure an indictment via grand jury proceedings. "That cannot be the law," she wrote. This finding was echoed by several other judges who had previously criticized Halligan's handling of the case.
Halligan's appointment was widely seen as a politically motivated attempt to prosecute Comey, with some critics likening it to a "prosecutorial overreach" that undermined the rule of law. The judge's ruling has significant implications for the Trump administration and its efforts to target former officials through aggressive prosecution tactics.
The dismissal of the case does not necessarily mean an end to the controversy surrounding Comey's indictment; however, it does leave open the possibility that the government may file the case again within six months. As yet, uncertainty surrounds who will take up the mantle of prosecuting Comey and whether they will be able to overcome the objections raised by Judge Currie.
In a stunning move, US District Court Judge Cameron McGowan Currie has dismissed the government's case against former FBI Director James Comey after determining that Interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, was "unlawfully appointed" by President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi. The court ruled that Halligan lacked lawful authority to bring charges against Comey.
In her written ruling, Judge Currie expressed outrage at the prospect of a single individual - in this case, a private citizen without legal training or expertise - being unilaterally authorized by the attorney general to secure an indictment via grand jury proceedings. "That cannot be the law," she wrote. This finding was echoed by several other judges who had previously criticized Halligan's handling of the case.
Halligan's appointment was widely seen as a politically motivated attempt to prosecute Comey, with some critics likening it to a "prosecutorial overreach" that undermined the rule of law. The judge's ruling has significant implications for the Trump administration and its efforts to target former officials through aggressive prosecution tactics.
The dismissal of the case does not necessarily mean an end to the controversy surrounding Comey's indictment; however, it does leave open the possibility that the government may file the case again within six months. As yet, uncertainty surrounds who will take up the mantle of prosecuting Comey and whether they will be able to overcome the objections raised by Judge Currie.
. It's about time someone held Lindsey Halligan accountable for her actions. I mean, come on, a private citizen with no legal training being appointed as Interim US Attorney? That's just shady 
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. I'm glad Judge Currie saw through it and called out Halligan for her overreach.
), but it's a step in the right direction. We need more transparency and accountability in our government, especially when it comes to prosecutors and their actions. It's like they say: "those who control the levers of power will always try to use them to manipulate others" 
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. The fact that multiple judges have criticized Halligan's handling of the case shows that there are still people watching and holding leaders accountable 
. Fingers crossed we see more of this in the future! 
, a judge just threw out the whole thing 'cause Lindsey Halligan was basically appointed on a whim without any legit training or experience 
, and now people are wondering who's gonna pick up where she left off 
judge currie sounds like a total boss, giving halligan a hard time over her unqualified appointment i mean who gets to decide indictment cases without legal training or expertise? that's just not how the law works 
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And now, this judge is saying that it was all just a big mistake and Comey's name should be cleared. Fingers crossed for him! 
This whole thing just goes to show how messy and politicized things can get in Washington, but at least the rule of law is being upheld in some small way 
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. I'm kinda surprised this didn't happen sooner, but I guess you can't make this stuff up! Interesting how the government may try to appeal or file the case again within six months 
it was so trippy 
- it just goes to show that the powers that be can't just make up their own rules and expect everyone else to follow along... meanwhile, we're still left wondering what really went down with Halligan and whether Comey will ever get a fair shake in this whole thing 