WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has indicated it will challenge recent court decisions that threw out criminal proceedings targeting New York Attorney General Letitia James and ex-FBI Director James Comey, following setbacks in efforts to pursue legal action against these figures.
Legal Hurdles in Prosecutions
A federal judge last month invalidated both cases, finding that the prosecutor, Trump supporter Lindsey Halligan, was improperly named as interim U.S. Attorney for Virginia's Eastern District, rendering the appointments invalid.
Attorney General Pam Bondi previously stated the department intended to appeal, but officials initially explored filing new charges instead.
Obstacles in Evidence and Indictments
Grand juries declined to issue a fresh indictment against James over mortgage-related allegations. Separately, another judge barred prosecutors from using key evidence in the Comey investigation, ruling that records were unlawfully taken from a lawyer and close associate of Comey.
