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Prosecutors Fired Amid Controversial Trump Investigations

10/19/2025

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On October 17, 2025, Elizabeth Yusi and deputy Kristin Bird were fired from Eastern District of Virginia over indictments of Trump’s adversaries.
Elizabeth Yusi resisted Trump's calls to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James, saying no probable cause existed.
Lindsey Halligan, interim U.S. Attorney, dismissed senior prosecutors and is pursuing cases against James and Comey.
James and Comey deny the charges as turnover and concerns about national security rise.

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On October 17, 2025, Elizabeth Yusi and deputy Kristin Bird were fired from Eastern District of Virginia over indictments of Trump’s adversaries.
Elizabeth Yusi resisted Trump's calls to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James, saying no probable cause existed.
Lindsey Halligan, interim U.S. Attorney, dismissed senior prosecutors and is pursuing cases against James and Comey.
James and Comey deny the charges as turnover and concerns about national security rise.