The Justice Department is preparing to bring new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after their previous cases were thrown out due to an unlawful appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
According to CNN, prosecutors may present fresh charges to grand juries in the Eastern District of Virginia as early as this week.
A federal judge ruled Halligan lacked the legal authority to secure the original indictments, prompting dismissals and opening the door to new challenges.
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Comey’s lawyers argue the statute of limitations has expired, a point the judge signaled agreement with in her ruling.
DOJ sources, however, believe separate legal provisions could extend the deadline into spring 2026.
James’ mortgage fraud case is also likely to be revived and does not face the same time-bar issues.
Legal experts warn the situation has become a procedural mess driven by the administration’s unconventional appointment tactics.
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