Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Lindsey Halligan, former interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is under investigation by the Florida Bar following complaints about her conduct in cases against James Comey and Letitia James, which were dismissed due to her unlawful appointment.
- The complaints were filed by the nonprofit Campaign for Accountability, which alleges Halligan violated professional conduct rules during these investigations.
- A federal judge ruled Halligan's appointment violated the Constitution's Appointments Clause, leading to dismissal of the criminal cases she led; the Justice Department is appealing but has not sought to stay the ruling.
- The Virginia State Bar declined to initiate a disciplinary investigation, citing lack of court sanctions or criminal charges, while the Florida Bar confirmed it has an ongoing investigation.
