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BREAKING: Trump dealt BOMBSHELL court loss

2025-11-24 News & Politics
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Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Cases Against Comey and Leticia James Over Illegally Appointed Counsel

Learn why the unlawful appointment of the prosecutor has resulted in the dismissal of critical criminal cases against James Comey and Leticia James. This ruling delivers an enormous short-term victory for the rule of law, but the legal fight structure differs significantly between the two defendants.

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  • Judge Curry ruled Lindseay Hallan’s appointment as Interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was unlawful, immediately voiding the indictments she secured against Comey and James.
  • James Comey's prosecution likely ends permanently because the five-year statute of limitations has expired, preventing prosecutors from trying again lawfully.
  • Leticia James's case may survive, as prosecutors can likely attempt to refile the charges once they secure a lawfully appointed prosecutor.

This discussion analyzes the immediate legal fallout from voiding indictments based on the prosecutor's illegitimate authority, noting historical precedents where similar appointments were rejected in other districts.

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Top Comments (10)

@SteveInWisconsin 2025-11-24

Watching Donald Trump lose over and over again brings me so much joy.

687 35 replies
@susankeefer5981 2025-11-24

Trump’s DOJ is such an embarrassment. 🙄🤬

621 17 replies
@Maryann-r9j 2025-11-24

Thank goodness for judges with integrity !!

508 22 replies
@Kain9407 2025-11-24

They should have been dismissed with extreme prejudice.

389 9 replies
@lindadyer9235 2025-11-24

Thankful for our Judiciary for their sober responsible opposition.

304 4 replies
@deborahlynn4439 2025-11-24

The court's ruling is brutal against Bondi, Halligan and Trump, and deservedly so.

204 4 replies
@kimberlyolander984 2025-11-24

Thank you Brian and Glenn. ❤

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@briantylercohen 2025-11-24

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198 10 replies
@sheilasimpson7642 2025-11-24

Thank you for your quick response reaching to and providing information about this breaking news!

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@reedgordon9869 2025-11-24

“We will follow the law” said Bondi…whilst breaking the law

109 5 replies

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