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Judge Rules Chattah's Appointment as U.S. Attorney Invalid
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- Judge David G. Campbell ruled Sigal Chattah was not validly serving as acting U.S. attorney in Nevada.
- The ruling affects four pending cases and followed questions about unlawful appointment procedures.
- A Las Vegas hearing featured prosecutors and public defenders debating Chattah’s appointment.
- Campbell ordered government lawyers to confirm they are not supervised by Chattah.
