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Judge Ejects Prosecutor, Questions DOJ Leadership Amid Chaos

3/18/2026

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Federal Judge Zahid N. Quraishi ejected prosecutor Mark Coyne from the sentencing hearing.
Quraishi then demanded that the three leaders of the New Jersey U.S. attorney’s office testify to their authority.
They were found unlawfully occupying their positions.
The incident reveals tensions between the Justice Department and the judiciary, indicating DOJ disorganization.
Concerns have been raised about the potential dismissal of cases involving dangerous criminals due to this turmoil.

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Story summary

Federal Judge Zahid N. Quraishi ejected prosecutor Mark Coyne from the sentencing hearing.
Quraishi then demanded that the three leaders of the New Jersey U.S. attorney’s office testify to their authority.
They were found unlawfully occupying their positions.
The incident reveals tensions between the Justice Department and the judiciary, indicating DOJ disorganization.
Concerns have been raised about the potential dismissal of cases involving dangerous criminals due to this turmoil.