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Coverage dated August 21, 2026

Appeals court affirms top federal prosecutor in Albany 'not lawfully serving'

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A federal appeals court panel ruled Friday that John Sarcone was “not lawfully serving” as the top federal prosecutor in upstate New York when he subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James's (D) office last year. The 2nd U.S.

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  1. New York Post

    Trump admin dealt major blow in crusade against Letitia James after court rules top Albany prosecutor wasn’t lawfully appointed (opens New York Post)

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    The ruling by the divided panel from the NYC-based Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that two subpoenas John Sarcone III sent James' office last year were not valid.

  2. CBS News

    Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed (opens CBS News)

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    A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.

  3. The Hill

    Appeals court affirms top federal prosecutor in Albany 'not lawfully serving' (opens The Hill)

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    A federal appeals court panel ruled Friday that John Sarcone was “not lawfully serving” as the top federal prosecutor in upstate New York when he subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James's (D) office last year. The 2nd U.S.

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