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Attorney General Pam Bondi’s own staff fume at James Comey indictment: ‘Worst abuses in DOJ history’

The Independent UK

James Comey Indicted in a Case Prosecutors Don't Seem Excited About

There is ample evidence to suspect prosecutors are just doing President Trump's dirty work rather than following the facts of the case.

Reason

Donald Trump says he won’t get involved in James Comey charges but keeps urging his prosecutors to do it

"We can't delay any longer."

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Former FBI Director Charged As Trump Steps Up Retribution Drive

Former FBI director and prominent Donald Trump critic James Comey was indicted Thursday on two criminal counts as the US president escalated a campaign of retribution against political foes.

International Business Times

Former FBI director James Comey indicted

The indictment of a former FBI director is unprecedented and the culmination of a years-long feud between Comey and President Trump.

Axios

Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges as Trump pushes to prosecute political enemies

Comey, one of Trump’s frequent targets, indicted on counts of making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding

The Guardian - US

Trump rips ex-FBI chief Comey as ‘sick guy’ who ‘did terrible things’ but claims he’s hands-off on criminal probe

‘I think I'd be allowed to get involved...but I don't really choose to do so,’ Trump claims as loyalists reportedly prepare first charges against one of his long-standing enemies

The Independent UK

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Meet Lindsey Halligan, the 36-year-old former Miss Colorado hopeful who only worked 3 federal cases before Trump promoted her to U.S. attorney

Halligan, who twice competed in the Miss Colorado USA pageant, will now lead one of the nation’s most important federal prosecutor offices.

Fortune

Trump celebrates James Comey indictment as ex-FBI director says ‘I’m innocent: let’s have a trial’ – as it happened

President lauds two-count indictment while Comey says ‘my heart is broken for the Department of Justice’

The Guardian - US

Who is Lindsey Halligan? Trump’s inexperienced new legal attack dog, who will prosecute James Comey

Former Miss Colorado contestant and Florida home insurance litigator has now indicted the ex-director of the FBI

The Independent UK

Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment as soon as Thursday against former FBI Director James Comey on allegations that he lied to Congress as prosecutors approach a legal deadline for bringing charges

The Independent UK

Trump's words could trip up any prosecutions against political foes - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s recent words and actions could end up undermining any criminal cases he has encouraged, some legal experts said.

Roll Call

Zelenskyy tells UN Putin is ‘trying everything’ to prolong Ukraine war; Trump says Nato can shoot down Russian aircraft – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump drive to pursue critics puts US on path to dictatorship, Democrats warn

Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy condemn president’s call for justice department to act against perceived enemies

The Guardian - US

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Axios

"Path to a dictatorship": Democrats flame Trump's public pressure on Bondi

Democrats on Sunday urged their Republican colleagues to push back against Trump.

Benzinga

Trump Calls On Attorney General Pam Bondi To Act Swiftly Against Political Foes, Criticizes Justice Department For 'All Talk, No Action'

President Donald Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue criminal charges against several political figures, expressing frustration with what he called delays in the Justice Department's investigations.

The Guardian - AU

Trump picks his former lawyer to be top prosecutor, as he pushes Bondi to investigate foes

Lindsey Halligan appointed as US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after president demands investigations of his political enemies

The Guardian - US

Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents

Alleged handoff occurred before Trump won second presidency, after which administration killed federal corruption case

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Axios

Trump says prosecutor fired after gaining "UNUSUALLY STRONG" Democratic support

Trump has a history of demanding DOJ officials target political enemies but gave an unrelated rationale for Erik Siebert's ouster.

International Business Times UK

Trump Boasts He 'Fired' Virginia Prosecutor Who Refused to Indict Letitia James

Trump claims he 'fired' Erik Siebert as Virginia U.S. Attorney, igniting criticism over political pressure on the Justice Department.

Benzinga

US Attorney Erik Siebert Resigns After Refusing Trump Pressure To Pursue Criminal Case Against NY AG Letitia James: Report

On Friday, U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned after reportedly refusing pressure from the Donald Trump administration to pursue a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James despite investigators finding no evidence of fraud.

The Independent UK

US Attorney resigns amid pressure to prosecute Trump’s foes

Trump nominated the Virginia prosecutor earlier this year

The Guardian - US

US attorney tasked with inquiring into Trump critics resigns after president says ‘I want him out’

Erik Siebert leaving after his investigation finds insufficient evidence to charge New York’s attorney general Letitia James with a crime

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Lost in humiliation of $354M penalty, Donald Trump is hellbent on revenge

No evidence of fraud? Charge her anyway or you're fired.

The Independent UK

US attorney whose office is investigating Letitia James is told he's being removed, AP source says

The U.S. attorney whose office has been investigating mortgage fraud allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James has been told to resign or be fired

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