A federal judge has dismissed the criminal indictments against ex-FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James, finding that a key prosecuting attorney lacked proper appointment authority. The ruling invalidated the charges outright without addressing the merits of the allegations.
The decision stems from a finding that the interim U.S. attorney who brought the cases was never lawfully installed under federal statute—rendering the entire process void. While dismissal was granted without prejudice—which allows for possible re-filing—legal experts say statutes of limitations could complicate any future move against Comey. For James, prosecutors may still seek to bring new charges if a valid appointment is made.