Federal prosecutor in Virginia fired, unwilling to take on Comey prosecution: Sources
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Robert McBride, a senior Justice Department prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, was fired due to his refusal to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey.
- McBride was recently appointed as the top deputy to U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, whose role has been legally challenged following the dismissal of the Comey case.
- A federal judge ruled that Halligan's appointment violated the Constitution's appointments clause, and the Justice Department is currently appealing this decision.
- The case against Comey has stalled, with the statute of limitations for the original charges having expired.
- Both McBride and Justice Department officials declined to comment on the dismissal and ongoing legal matters.
