Judge Disqualifies Prosecutor in Letitia James Investigation, Citing Improper Appointment
A New York judge disqualified a Trump administration federal prosecutor, John Sarcone, from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling he was not lawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney. The judge determined the Department of Justice did not follow the proper statutory procedure after judges declined to extend Sarcone’s tenure. This decision blocks subpoenas requested by Sarcone, who was challenged by James after issuing subpoenas related to her lawsuits against Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association. The ruling is part of a series of judicial actions across the country questioning the legality of Trump administration maneuvers to install top federal prosecutors without Senate confirmation.
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