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Judge Dismisses Indictments, Questions Integrity of Justice Department

11/25/2025

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A federal judge dismissed indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, delivering a setback for Pam Bondi, the Attorney General.
Bondi's attempt to appoint Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney and speed indictments was rejected.
The judge faulted Lindsey Halligan for investigative missteps, including misleading grand jurors.
The case underscores political motivations in the Justice Department under U.S. President Donald Trump and raises concerns about the integrity of legal proceedings, given Bondi's alignment.

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Story summary

A federal judge dismissed indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, delivering a setback for Pam Bondi, the Attorney General.
Bondi's attempt to appoint Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney and speed indictments was rejected.
The judge faulted Lindsey Halligan for investigative missteps, including misleading grand jurors.
The case underscores political motivations in the Justice Department under U.S. President Donald Trump and raises concerns about the integrity of legal proceedings, given Bondi's alignment.