As It Happens Another setback for Donald Trump in the courts
Nov 25, 2025
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Court Rebuke Over Unlawful Appointment
- A judge dismissed the Comey and Letitia James indictments because the interim U.S. attorney was unlawfully appointed.
- Barbara McQuaid warned the cases can be refiled and legal fixes could revive prosecutions within six months.
Dismissal Doesn’t End The Risk Of Refile
- McQuaid said the dismissals were without prejudice, letting the government potentially cure procedural defects and refile.
- She argued the administration exposed weak cases and risked ethical abuse by naming and shaming without strong evidence.
Prosecution Must Aim For Convictions
- McQuaid noted Justice Department policy requires prosecutors to believe charges can likely obtain convictions.
- Bringing prosecutions primarily to "name and shame" is unethical and undermines federal prosecution principles.