Federal Judge David Novak has ordered Lindsey Halligan to justify her continued use of the title “U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia” despite a previous ruling deeming her appointment unlawful. Novak’s order, issued sua sponte, demands Halligan explain why her identification as U.S. Attorney should not be struck from an indictment and whether it constitutes a false statement. This follows a November ruling by Judge Cameron McGowan Currie that her appointment violated the Constitution, leading to the dismissal of prior cases. Novak emphasized the November ruling is binding precedent and could lead to disciplinary action.
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A Michigan judge has dismissed charges against the state’s fake electors who falsely claimed Donald Trump won the 2020 election, citing a lack of evidence proving the group knowingly intended to break the law. The ruling ends the criminal prosecutions against the group, which included prominent GOP officials and Trump supporters. This decision is a setback to accountability efforts, especially since similar cases are still pending in other states like Nevada, Arizona, and Wisconsin. The Attorney General of Michigan, who brought the case, disagreed with the ruling and is evaluating the next steps, as defense lawyers celebrated it as a victory.
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Following Ghislaine Maxwell’s second day of interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, her attorney, David Markus, spoke to the press. Markus stated that Maxwell had answered “every possible question,” potentially concerning around 100 individuals, while declining to confirm if President Donald Trump was a focus. Markus highlighted that Maxwell was “treated unfairly for over five years” and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share her account. Maxwell’s meeting with the DOJ is to gain information about anyone involved in crimes against victims, particularly those who participated in the criminal activity of Jeffrey Epstein.
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