A federal judge has tossed the Department of Justice’s case against former FBI Director James Comey. Judge Cameron McGowan Currie dismissed the case without prejudice, saying that Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as Interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was "invalid." Currie also dismissed the indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Currie wrote, "I agree with Mr. Comey that the Attorney General’s attempt to install Ms. Halligan as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was invalid. And because Ms. Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr. Comey’s motion and dismiss the indictment without prejudice." Currie made a similar ruling in the Letitia James case. James had been charged with bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, while Comey had been charged with making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
I am heartened by today’s victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.
— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) November 24, 2025
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.https://t.co/QHlmz5v4Se