US judge dismisses cases against Trump foes Comey and James

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Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding

WASHINGTON - A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, dealing a blow to US President Donald Trump's efforts to prosecute his political opponents.

District Judge Cameron Currie threw out both cases on the grounds that the US attorney handpicked by Trump who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed.

Comey, 64, was charged in September with making false

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