The second-highest ranking federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired for refusing to assist in the prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey. McBride had recently joined the U.S. Attorney’s office after a long career as a federal prosecutor and in private practice. Comey was indicted on two counts of providing false testimony, but the indictment was criticized as it was secured by Lindsey Halligan, who was later disqualified due to her unlawful appointment. The Justice Department is appealing the dismissal of the charges against Comey and has struggled to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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