Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Comey and James
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that was filed against former FBI Director James Comey and New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
U.S. District Judge Cameron Curry ruled that the appointment of Lindsay Harrigan, who served as President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, was not valid. As a result, two charges against her were dismissed.
No one is above the law.
According to Judge Curry, all actions connected to Harrigan’s improper appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia were deemed an unlawful exercise of executive power and are now suspended.
Prosecutors associated with Harrigan argued that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has the authority to appoint individuals to such positions, emphasizing that the interim U.S. attorney’s 120-day term acts as a temporary assessment for appointees.
Judge Curry remarked on the extraordinary implications of a different conclusion regarding Harrigan’s appointment. He indicated that if the attorney general could approve an appointment retroactively, it might allow any private citizen—whether trained in law or not—to be placed in a grand jury environment, which could undermine legal statutes.
The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could potentially be re-filed, though the specifics about doing so remain uncertain. The Department of Justice also retains the option to act on this decision.
Previously, Comey was indicted on charges related to the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, with allegations that he misled Congress.
Bondi declared, “No one is above the law,” in a statement following the indictment, stressing the Justice Department’s commitment to holding accountable those who abuse their power.
Related: Letitia James expressed her frustrations during a hearing related to bank fraud charges, claiming, “This isn’t about me!”
Recently, James was indicted shortly after Comey shared his stance on bank fraud allegations, which could have resulted in significant prison time and hefty fines had she been convicted.
Harrigan commented post-indictment that the charges are serious criminal actions that violate public trust, reiterating a commitment to ensuring justice prevails.
