Judge hears arguments challenging appointment of prosecutor who charged James Comey, Letitia James Updated 6 mins ago Lawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s foes who've been charged by the Justice Department have asked a federal judge to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed. U.S. District Cameron McGowan Currie didn’t immediately rule from the bench Thursday in the challenges to Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The requests are part of efforts by former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James to get their cases dismissed before trial. Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges of making a false statement and obstructing Congress. J

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