JOURNAL ARTICLE

James Comey, Letitia James Charges Dismissed by Federal Judge.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Strohm, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a federal judge's decision to dismiss criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James due to the unlawful appointment of the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan. US District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled that Halligan's appointment as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was illegal, which led to the dismissal of the charges without prejudice, allowing for potential re-filing. Comey faced charges related to alleged lying to Congress and obstruction, while James was indicted for alleged bank fraud and making false statements regarding a mortgage. Both individuals have denied any wrongdoing and are contesting the charges in court. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189527376
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