Eastern District of Virginia ousts top federal prosecutor amid Halligan leadership dispute
TL;DR
A top federal prosecutor, Robert McBride, was ousted from the Eastern District of Virginia amid ongoing disputes over Lindsey Halligan's leadership. A judge had previously ruled Halligan was improperly appointed and dismissed cases she brought against James Comey and Letitia James, with four other acting U.S. attorney appointments also deemed unlawful. McBride had reportedly met with judges to seek a court-backed appointment as acting U.S. attorney, and DOJ leadership supported his dismissal.
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- Federal prosecutor in Virginia fired after refusing to lead Comey case The Guardian
- Justice Department fires top career prosecutor in Lindsey Halligan-led office CNN
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