Lindsey Halligan leaves post as US attorney after judges’ sharp criticism
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Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed attorney, has left her position at the US Justice Department following judicial criticism regarding her authority. Halligan, who previously served as Trump's personal attorney, was appointed interim US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia in September after her predecessor declined to prosecute Letitia James and James Comey. She then oversaw indictments against James and Comey, which were viewed as politically motivated. However, a judge dismissed the cases, ruling Halligan's appointment unlawful because her predecessor had already served the maximum 120-day interim period. Facing escalating scrutiny, including a judge's order to remove "United States attorney" from her signature and threats of disciplinary proceedings, Halligan departed her post.
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