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James Comey responds to federal judge dismissing case against him

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A federal judge dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Here's what to know.

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  1. Salt Lake Tribune

    Judge dismisses James Comey, Letitia James indictments — says Trump appointee had ‘no lawful authority’ to bring case (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    The Trump administration’s indictments of former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have been tossed out by a federal judge.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Judge Dismisses Indictments Against Letitia James, James Comey Over Prosecutor’s Appointment (opens The Daily Caller)

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    A federal judge found interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s appointment unlawful on Monday.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    LIVE: Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

  4. FOX 5 New York

    Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    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.

  5. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Holmes Lybrand, Devan Cole, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New

  6. NBC News

    Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed (opens NBC News)

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    A federal judge dismissed the criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding the prosecutor who brought the cases was not lawfully appointed."I agree with Mr.

  7. CNN

    Federal judge dismissed indictments against Letitia James and James Comey (opens CNN)

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    A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.

  8. WWL New Orleans

    Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James (opens WWL New Orleans)

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    The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed.

  9. Roll Call

    Judge dismisses indictments against James Comey, Letitia James (opens Roll Call)

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

  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    U.S. judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The ruling throws out two cases President Trump had publicly called for as he pressured Justice Department leaders to move against high-profile figures who had criticized him.

  11. Newsweek

    Trump admin reacts after James Comey, Letitia James Cases dismissed (opens Newsweek)

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    It remains unclear how the Justice Department will proceed, but the ruling sets up several possible next steps in the unusual legal fight.

  12. amNewYork

    Letitia James federal indictment dismissed by judge (opens amNewYork)

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    A federal judge threw out the indictment against New York State Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, ruling that the Trump administration had acted

  13. WTOP Washington DC

    Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.

  14. KYMA Yuma

    Federal judge dismisses indictments against James Comey and Letitia James (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    The judge found that the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was invalid, and therefore the indictments do not stand.

  15. WSVN Miami

    Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding

  16. Local News 8

    Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful (opens Local News 8)

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    A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.

  17. Boston

    Judge dismisses James Comey, Letitia James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed (opens Boston)

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

  18. WHDH Boston

    Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who

  19. Newsweek

    James Comey, Letitia James Cases Dismissed Over 'Unlawfully Appointed' Prosecutor - Live Updates (opens Newsweek)

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    A federal judge dismissed the criminal cases James Comey and Letitia James without prejudice on Monday. Follow live.

  20. Deadline

    Judge Dismisses DOJ's Indictment Of James Comey (opens Deadline)

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    A federal judge dismissed a federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. The decision by U.S.

  21. Washington Examiner

    Judge finds prosecutor in Comey and James cases unlawfully appointed (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A judge tossed the cases of James Comey and Letitia James after ruling Lindsey Halligan’s appointment unlawful and voiding all her actions.

  22. Fortune

    Judge tosses DOJ lawsuits against James Comey, Letitia James as Trump's revenge tour falters (opens Fortune)

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    The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed.

  23. Fox News

  24. The Guardian

    US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James (opens The Guardian)

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    Judge says interim US attorney for eastern district of Virginia had ‘no lawful authority’ to indict former FBI director and New York attorney general

  25. Just the News

    Judge dismisses federal cases against Comey, Letitia James, rules prosecutor unlawfully appointed (opens Just the News)

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    The prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi

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