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- Federal judge dismissed criminal charges against James Comey and Letitia James due to improper appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan
- Halligan, a Trump loyalist with no prosecutorial experience, brought indictments despite career prosecutors finding weak evidence
- Legal challenge focused on Halligan’s double temporary appointment violating the normal US attorney nomination process
- Vindictive prosecution claims raised but not ruled on, leaving that issue unresolved for now
- Cases dismissed without prejudice, allowing possibility of refiling if a qualified prosecutor is found
- Ruling cited precedent where improper appointment led to dismissal of charges against Trump’s own case
- Decision marks a significant setback for Trump’s retribution campaign against political enemies
- Trump administration likely to continue seeking cases and venues to pursue retribution despite this ruling
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