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Top Virginia prosecutor resigns amid criticism over Letitia James investigation – The Washington Post

Top Virginia prosecutor resigns amid criticism over Letitia James investigation  The Washington Post U.S. Attorney Investigating Letitia James Resigns After Trump Seeks to Oust Him  The New York Times US Attorney Erik Siebert under pressure from Trump tells staff he will be resigning, source says  CNN US attorney tasked with inquiring into Trump critics resigns after president says ‘I want him out’  The Guardian …

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As officials searched for Charlie Kirk’s shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says

As officials searched for Charlie Kirk’s shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says

PROVO, Utah (AP) — During the frantic search to find Charlie Kirk’s assassin, the 22-year-old man now charged with capital murder texted his romantic partner and confessed to carrying out an attack he planned for more than a week, court documents said. Prosecutors revealed a series of incriminating texts, a hidden note and DNA evidence while announcing the charges and …

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Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over firing – Reuters

Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over firing  Reuters Maurene Comey, prosecutor in Epstein and Combs cases and daughter of former FBI director, sues after being fired  CNN Fired Prosecutor Challenges Trump’s Claims to Sweeping Power in Lawsuit  The New York Times Prosecutor in Epstein case sues Trump justice department over abrupt firing  The Guardian Former New York prosecutor Maurene Comey sues …

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Prosecutor in Epstein case sues Trump justice department over abrupt firing | Trump administration

Prosecutor in Epstein case sues Trump justice department over abrupt firing | Trump administration

Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor involved in cases against Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and led the recent case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging her abrupt termination as politically motivated retaliation against her father, former FBI director James Comey. According to the court documents, the justice department fired Comey without cause or explanation …

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Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over her firing

Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over her firing

Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sued the Trump administration on Monday, alleging that her firing this year “without cause, without advance notice, and without an opportunity to contest it” was unlawful and unconstitutional. Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, had worked on several high-profile cases, including the prosecutions of Sean “Diddy” Combs, former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., …

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Rhode Island prosecutor who warned police “You’re gonna regret this” during arrest put on unpaid leave

Rhode Island prosecutor who warned police “You’re gonna regret this” during arrest put on unpaid leave

A Rhode Island state prosecutor was put on unpaid leave for six months after she was captured on police body camera footage warning one of the officers who were arresting her on a trespassing charge that he was “gonna regret it.” Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan was given the punishment Monday. It stemmed from her Aug. 14 trespassing arrest …

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Former Trump attorney Alina Habba is serving unlawfully as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, judge rules

Former Trump attorney Alina Habba is serving unlawfully as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, judge rules

Washington — A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump’s former personal lawyer Alina Habba is serving illegally as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey. The judge’s decision came after three men facing criminal charges in the state challenged her appointment, arguing that Habba’s appointment last month as acting U.S. Attorney in the District of New Jersey violated the Federal …

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Jeanine Pirro Takes on Prosecutor Role in Trump’s D.C. Crackdown – The New York Times

Jeanine Pirro Takes on Prosecutor Role in Trump’s D.C. Crackdown  The New York Times Jeanine Pirro says current DC justice system ‘isn’t cutting it’ as Trump takes federal control  Fox News Opinion | Jeanine Pirro: The fight to make D.C. safe and beautiful  The Washington Post Pirro says these laws need to change to address violent crime in DC  WUSA9 Pirro: Trump National Guard …

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