Letitia James Asks Virginia Judge to Dismiss Charges
The New York attorney general challenged the legality of U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s appointment by Trump.
New York Attorney General Letitia James arrives for former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in New York City on Nov. 8, 2023. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
The legal team for New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to ask a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against her on the grounds that the federal prosecutor’s appointment was unlawful, according to a court filing Thursday.
The notice by James’s attorneys indicates they plan to file the request for dismissal Friday.
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