A federal judge dismissed indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the appointment of interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan in Alexandria, Virginia, was unlawful.

President Trump appointed Halligan amid pressure to bring criminal cases against political opponents, including Comey and James.

The big picture: Judge Cameron McGowan Currie concluded Halligan’s appointment violated the rules, with “all actions flowing from Ms. Halligan’s defective appointment” – including the indictments – considered unlawful and set aside. • The indictments were dismissed “without prejudice,” which means charges could be brought again, but the statute of limitations for Comey’s charges may have expired.

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