Justice Dept Prepares New Indictments Against Comey and James Amid Legal Battles

The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to present new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James following a judge’s dismissal of the original cases. The dismissals came after it was determined that Lindsey Halligan, an interim U.S. Attorney appointed without Senate confirmation, lacked the authority to bring the charges. While James’ case can be refiled without facing a statute of limitations barrier, Comey’s case is complicated by potential timing issues. Both have pleaded not guilty and claim the prosecutions are politically motivated. The department faces critical decisions this week on how to proceed amid ongoing political and legal scrutiny.