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Comey’s challenge of Lindsey Halligan is the latest bid to derail Trump’s top prosecutors
Before FBI Director James Comey heads to trial in January over charges of lying to Congress, his team plans to put the prosecutors — and specifically President Donald Trump’s handpicked interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan — on the defensive.

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Trump says he is appointing Lindsey Halligan, one of his former attorneys, to lead key prosecutor's office
Who is Lindsey Halligan? Trump’s inexperienced new legal attack dog, who will prosecute James Comey
Trump says officials should be jailed as they oppose his use of National Guard troops
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, both Democrats, should be jailed as they oppose his deployment of National Guard troops for his immigration and crime ...

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Trump's hand-picked prosecutor gets another indictment he pushed for
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Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue the case is politically motivated
Trump's Call to Prosecute Comey Could Bolster Former FBI Director's Defense
Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to false statements and obstruction charges stemming from congressional testimony he gave in 2020.

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Trump leaks his own ‘enemies list’ that Bondi disavowed: Melber on James charges
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Who Is Lindsey Halligan, Trump’s Newest Yes-Woman?

The federal prosecutor who indicted Letitia James and James Comey has little criminal-law experience but is great at doing what the president wants.

Trump’s Beauty Queen Prosecutor Humiliated After Another Typo in Retribution Campaign

Donald Trump’s beauty queen prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, made an embarrassing typo in the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Halligan, who serves as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is assigned to the case against James, a longtime target of the president.

Lawrence O’Donnell Torches Trump-Loved James Comey Prosecutor for Fumbling Day 1 Intro: ‘Dealing With Courtroom Clowns’ | Video

"I have never heard a lawyer get that part wrong until today," the "Last Word" host said of the interim attorney.

Lindsey Halligan didn't consult with Pam Bondi on Letitia James' indictment: reports

Attorney General Pam Bondi was reportedly caught off guard when U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan announced the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.

MAGA Beauty Queen Prosecutor Indicts Another Trump Enemy

Trump appointed Halligan to the role after other prosecutors refused the president’s pressure to punish his perceived political rivals. Late last month, Halligan brought charges against former FBI Director James Comey.

James Comey pleads not guilty to indictment secured by Trump loyalist

Former Trump personal lawyer Lindsey Halligan obtained the indictment sought by the president. Now she needs to prove the case.
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MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell Flays Trump Pick Halligan Over Comey Performance: ‘Courtroom Clowns’

Lawrence O’Donnell went off on Trump-picked prosecutor Lindsey Halligan over her first day in court since the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

Trump Goon Forced to Call for Backup to Prosecute Comey After Office Revolt

The Justice Department has added outside prosecutors to James Comey’s case as Donald Trump’s new goon, Lindsey Halligan, reportedly struggles to find staff within her office willing to present the charges.
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