Justice Department fires lawyer as top federal prosecutor in Virginia
Associated Press News • • nation
Key Points:
- James Hundley, chosen unanimously by judges as interim U.S. attorney for Virginia's Eastern District, was swiftly fired by the Justice Department, highlighting ongoing disputes over U.S. attorney appointments.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that U.S. attorneys are appointed by the president, not district judges, contradicting the judges' selection of Hundley.
- The Eastern District of Virginia office has faced turmoil since September amid pressure from the Trump administration to prosecute political opponents, leading to multiple controversial appointments and resignations.
- Previous interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan, appointed by the White House, secured indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, but her appointment was ruled unlawful and the
