US District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie dismissed criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling that charges brought by Lindsey Halligan were invalid due to her unlawful appointment as acting US Attorney. Judge Currie stated Halligan’s appointment and prosecutorial actions were void, but left open the possibility for new charges, although the statute of limitations blocks further prosecution of Comey. This case emerged amid political pressure from Donald Trump and efforts by the DOJ to defend Halligan and plan an appeal.