All articles tagged with #lindsey halligan
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Axios
A federal judge has ordered Lindsey Halligan to explain her use of the U.S. attorney title for the Eastern District of Virginia, despite a court ruling that her appointment was unlawful, raising concerns about potential false statements and disciplinary action.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by lawfaremedia.org
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Lindsey Halligan's attempts to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, highlighting questions about her authority as U.S. Attorney and the legal procedures involved in resubmitting cases to grand juries, amid conflicting court rulings and unclear approval processes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Zeteo
Some Trump officials are criticizing prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, who was hand-picked by Trump, predicting she will face legal trouble and become a primary target for subpoenas if Democrats regain control of Congress or the DOJ.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Talking Points Memo
Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan engaged in a reckless Signal chat with a reporter, risking revealing grand jury information, while various political and legal battles unfold involving figures like Jim Comey, Fani Willis, and others, highlighting ongoing tensions and investigations within the Trump administration and related entities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Lawfare
Journalist Anna Bower details her unusual two-day text exchange with U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, who reached out to criticize her reporting on ongoing cases involving political figures, raising questions about DOJ communication policies and prosecutorial conduct.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNBC
James Comey has requested a federal judge to dismiss his criminal case, claiming he is being vindictively prosecuted due to President Trump's animus and arguing that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed. Comey faces charges related to his Senate testimony, but his legal team contends the indictment is flawed because Halligan's appointment was illegal.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Senior prosecutor Maggie Cleary was removed from the US attorney’s office in Virginia amid a reshuffle led by Lindsey Halligan, reflecting a broader political purge and internal conflicts within the department over handling high-profile, politicized cases involving Trump allies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Lindsey Halligan, a US attorney appointed by President Trump, independently secured an indictment against NY Attorney General Letitia James without coordinating with the Justice Department, leading to surprise and controversy within the department.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Lindsey Halligan, a U.S. attorney appointed by Trump, successfully convinced a grand jury to indict James Comey despite limited support from the Justice Department, highlighting internal conflicts and political tensions surrounding the case.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hill
Lindsey Halligan, a former Trump personal lawyer and White House aide, has been appointed as the interim U.S. attorney in Virginia and is now leading the case against former FBI Director James Comey, who has been indicted on two counts. Despite her rapid rise and high-profile role, she lacks extensive federal prosecution experience, which has raised some skepticism about the case.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are investigating the abrupt resignation of Virginia U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert amid concerns of political pressure from the Trump administration, especially following Siebert's replacement signing an indictment of James Comey. The committee is seeking records related to Siebert's performance and communications involving the White House and Justice Department, highlighting concerns over prosecutorial independence and potential political influence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Lindsey Halligan, a White House aide with no prosecutorial experience, was sworn in as interim US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after Trump dismissed her predecessor, amid concerns over political pressure to pursue charges against political enemies like James Comey and Letitia James. Her appointment raises questions given the sensitive nature of the district and her background, but a White House spokesperson defends her qualifications.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Lindsey Halligan, a lawyer with limited prosecutorial experience and primarily a background in insurance law, was quickly appointed by President Trump as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, despite concerns over her lack of experience in complex federal and national security cases. Her appointment follows her active support for Trump and her role in defending him publicly, raising questions about her qualifications for the position.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
Lindsey Halligan has been appointed as the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, a key position involved in ongoing legal disputes related to Trump, despite lacking prosecutorial experience.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
President Trump announced the nomination of White House aide Lindsey Halligan as the top U.S. prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia amid political turmoil and investigations involving Letitia James, with Trump emphasizing the need for swift action on legal cases against political opponents.