Prosecutors Fired Amid Purge; James Arraignment Nears

The Trump administration fired two assistant U.S. attorneys in Virginia who opposed the case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, a high-ranking Justice Department source told CBS News. Kristin Bird and Elizabeth Yusi were removed from the Norfolk office, where James’ prosecution is based, amid an ongoing purge. DOJ declined comment. Interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan has charged James Comey, secured James’ indictment in Alexandria, and has never appeared in Norfolk federal court. James is due in court Friday, but it’s unclear who will represent the Justice Department at the hearing after the firings.

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