Breaking: Federal Judge Throws Out Prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James
Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James had criminal charges against them dismissed by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie ruled that the appointment of interim prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, who was handpicked by former President Donald Trump without Senate confirmation, was unlawful. Consequently, all actions taken under Halligan’s authority were invalidated, leading to the dismissal of the cases.
Comey had been indicted on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation, while James faced charges related to bank fraud and false statements in a mortgage fraud investigation. Even though the cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they could be refiled, it remains uncertain if the Department of Justice will pursue them again. James expressed relief and gratitude on social media, emphasizing her commitment to continuing her work despite the charges. Comey’s legal team plans to argue that the statute of limitations has expired in his case.
Criminal charges against former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James were dismissed Monday, after a federal judge threw out both cases.
U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie, an appointee of Bill Clinton, ruled that the appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan violated the law, Politico reported.
Halligan had reportedly been handpicked by President Donald Trump to lead the case and was appointed as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia without Senate confirmation.
“Ms. Halligan has been unlawfully serving in that role since September 22, 2025,” Currie wrote. “All actions flowing from Ms. Halligan’s defective appointment … constitute unlawful exercises of executive power and must be set aside.”
James celebrated the announcement in a post on the social media platform X:
I am heartened by today’s victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.https://t.co/QHlmz5v4Se
— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) November 24, 2025
Trump and the Department of Justice secured a minor win after Currie dismissed the cases “without prejudice,” meaning they can be refiled.
Comey might be completely off the hook, however, as his lawyers are already preparing to argue that the statute of limitations in his case has run out.
Comey was indicted in September on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation.
James was indicted in October for bank fraud and making a false statement to a financial institution following a mortgage fraud investigation.
It is unclear if the DOJ will attempt to refile the cases.
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