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Trump news at a glance: James Comey, Letitia James welcome judge’s decision to toss criminal cases

Federal judge calls justice department’s actions ‘unlawful exercises of executive power’ because prosecutor was unlawfully appointed

The Guardian - US

Team Trump fumbles one legal battle after another — and then starts fresh one against space hero Mark Kelly

ANALYSIS: President Donald Trump’s enemies-list prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James were tossed by a federal judge on Monday, writes Eric Garcia. The same day, came word that the Pentagon is going after a NASA hero who dared challenge the commander-in-chief.

The Independent UK

Federal Judge Dismisses Comey and James Indictments, Saying Trump's U.S. Attorney Appointment Was Illegal

The charges were dismissed without prejudice, so the Justice Department can try again.

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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department

The Independent UK

A Federal judge just dismissed cases against James Comey and Letitia James, saying prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed by Trump

The criminal cases against the former FBI Director James Comey and former New York Attorney General Letitia James were dismissed by a judge on Monday.

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James Comey, Letitia James prosecutions dismissed

The decision is a major rebuke of the retribution campaign against Trump's longtime enemies.

Axios

Judge tosses Trump team case against James Comey and says Lindsey Halligan’s appointment is ‘unlawful’

The judge also dismissed a case against New York Attorney General Letitia James

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Judge dismisses indictments against James Comey, Letitia James - Roll Call

A judge dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James B. Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.

Roll Call

Trump DoJ’s focus on Maga goals harms other investigations, experts warn

Exodus of lawyers under Trump weakens department’s capacity in civil rights, national security and other areas

The Guardian - US

Justice Department insists Comey indictment was properly approved as it tries to keep case afloat

The Trump-appointed prosecutor overseeing the James Comey case is insisting in a new court filing that the full grand jury approved the final indictment against the former FBI director

The Independent UK

A Rookie Procedural Mistake by James Comey's Prosecutor Could Doom the Case Against Him

Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan concedes that the grand jury never saw the "edited" version of the indictment.

Reason

Former Trump lawyer calls for Pam Bondi to be disbarred over Comey case

Cobb says that failures in the Comey case have made it ‘dispositive’ and also blasted Trump appointee Lindsey Halligan

The Independent UK

Full grand jury didn’t see final Comey indictment, prosecutors admit

Concession by federal lawyers adds to mounting challenges in effort to prosecute the former FBI director

The Guardian - US

Justice Department says full grand jury in Comey case didn't review copy of final indictment

The Justice Department says the grand jury that charged former FBI Director James Comey wasn't presented with a copy of the final indictment

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Judge questions grand jury procedure in James Comey indictment - Roll Call

The grand jury never voted on the final indictment against former FBI director James Comey over Senate testimony, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Reason

Misconduct in the James Comey Case Stemmed From a Reckless Rush To Indict Him

A magistrate judge says the government’s missteps may warrant dismissal of the charges against the former FBI director.

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Donald Trump’s attempt to prosecute James Comey just blew up in his face

He might want to get a real IQ test done.

Axios

Comey case judge warns potential "investigative missteps" could sink indictment

A judge said potential misconduct could have tainted the case against Comey.

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The Independent UK

Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case

A federal judge says the Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” when it secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey

Axios

Comey, James in court today to toss Trump-appointed prosecutor's cases

A judge will hear Comey's and James' bids to dismiss their cases Thursday morning.

The Guardian - US

James Comey and Letitia James to challenge validity of Trump-era charges

Former FBI director and New York attorney general say the prosecutor in their cases was unlawfully appointed

Roll Call

High-profile cases to test wording of US attorney law from 2007 - Roll Call

Trump administration clashes with attorneys for James Comey and Letitia James over 120-day limit on interim appointments for U.S. attorneys.

The Guardian - US

US ethics officials removed for inquiring into improper access of mortgage files

Fannie Mae officers were investigating whether Trump ally inappropriately accessed mortgage details of Letitia James, Adam Schiff and others

Reason

Federal Prosecutors Flesh Out Their Case Against James Comey. It Still Looks Shaky.

The government posits that the former FBI director tried to conceal his interactions with a friend who was publicly described as "a longtime confidant" and an "unofficial media surrogate."

The Guardian - US

How Trump is weaponizing the DoJ to ‘bully, prosecute, punish and silence’ his foes

President’s pressure on the department to prosecute his enemies is hurting US law and violating policies, say experts

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