The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly contemplating a significant shift in its strategy regarding the cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. This comes swiftly on the heels of a federal judge’s decision last month to dismiss the separate indictments previously brought against them.
According to a report by Politico, the DOJ is seriously considering abandoning its plans to appeal the recent dismissals. Instead, the department may pursue new indictments against the two prominent political figures. Sources familiar with the cases revealed this internal deliberation to the outlet. Fox News Digital reached out to the DOJ for comment, but the department did not provide a statement.
The legal blow stems from a ruling last week by senior U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie. Judge Currie dismissed the indictments, asserting that the appointment of Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney was in violation of both the law and the Constitution.
In her separate rulings on the cases involving Comey and James, the judge explicitly stated that “because Ms. Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will… dismiss the indictment without prejudice.” This pivotal procedural issue led to the temporary collapse of the charges.
The White House quickly responded to the dismissals last week, publicly challenging the judge’s motives. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed the judge was attempting to “shield” Comey and James from “accountability.” At the time, Leavitt told reporters outside the White House that the DOJ would appeal the ruling.
“And it is our position that Lindsey Halligan is extremely qualified for this position, but more importantly, was legally appointed to it,” Leavitt asserted. Echoing the administration’s strong stance, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi also addressed the press last week. Bondi vowed, “We’ll be taking all available legal action, including an immediate appeal, to hold Letitia James and James Comey accountable for their unlawful conduct.” The new report suggests the “immediate appeal” might be bypassed in favor of a faster track to re-indictment, resetting the legal clock.