Virginia Judges Move To Replace Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney
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Washington — Federal judges in the Eastern District of Virginia moved to replace Lindsey Halligan, the Trump-appointed interim U.S. attorney, after a judge ruled her appointment unlawful. One judge solicited applications for a successor and another barred Halligan from representing herself in his court. Halligan had pursued indictments of FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James; those indictments were dismissed after the appointment ruling. Halligan’s 120-day interim term expired and Attorney General Pam Bondi announced departure Tuesday; on January 21, 2025, officials named Erik Siebert interim U.S. Attorney. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. September (prior year): Lindsey Halligan appointed interim U.S. attorney for EDVA via executive action.
- 2. November (prior year): A federal judge ruled Halligan's appointment unlawful and dismissed indictments she filed.
- 3. Early January 2025: Two EDVA judges issued orders soliciting applicants and limited Halligan's courtroom representation.
- 4. January 2025: Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Halligan's departure after her 120-day interim term expired.
- 5. January 21, 2025: The Trump administration appointed Erik Siebert as interim U.S. Attorney for EDVA.
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