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Prosecutions Tossed Over Appointment Law
- The Comey and Letitia James prosecutions were dismissed due to procedural appointment flaws, not case merits.
- Judge Cameron Currie ruled Lindsay Halligan was not properly appointed, invalidating indictments she secured.
Rule Of Law Limits Political DOJ Moves
- The dismissals highlight risks when political pressure reshapes DOJ staffing and charging decisions.
- Judges warned against after-the-fact ratification that would let private citizens secure indictments without Senate confirmation.
Watch For Appeals And New Indictments
- Expect the Justice Department to appeal dismissals and potentially seek new indictments when legally possible.
- Monitor statute-of-limitations windows, especially in high-profile cases like Comey's.