Morning Joe Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James
Nov 25, 2025
A judge has dismissed cases against James Comey and Letitia James, highlighting issues around an unlawfully appointed prosecutor. The panel critiques GOP strategies defending Trump's controversial authority. Legal insights reveal complexities about the case's future, including potential DOJ appeals. Amid a Pentagon probe, Senator Mark Kelly discusses the importance of law compliance for troops, linking it to past Trump's statements. The discussion covers the rising political tension and economic challenges under current policies.
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Procedural Flaw Undermined High-Profile Indictments
- Judge ruled indictments of James Comey and Letitia James dismissed because interim U.S. attorney Lindsay Halligan was unlawfully appointed.
- The dismissals were without prejudice, so DOJ could appeal or refile but Comey's case may be time-barred by the statute of limitations.
Void Indictment Can Kill Refile Options
- Judge Curry suggested Comey's indictment could be void from the start if Halligan acted unlawfully, which may block any refiling.
- That void could let the statute of limitations extinguish Comey's case permanently.
Watch DOJ's Next Legal Moves Closely
- Expect the Department of Justice to appeal the dismissals quickly if it wants to preserve options.
- Watch for whether DOJ removes or keeps Lindsay Halligan's name on filings as a signal of their posture.