Controversy Mounts as Fired Prosecutor Vows to Assume U.S. Attorney Role in NJ

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Desiree Leigh Grace, appointed by federal judges as US attorney in New Jersey after her firing by the Justice Department, vows to assume office despite opposition from the DOJ and potential political conflicts, raising questions about the appointment process and presidential authority.
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