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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

Lindsey Halligan finally steps down as US attorney after judge slams Trump lawyer for ‘cable news talk show’ defense of her title

Lindsey Halligan, who unsuccessfully brought politically charged indictments against Donald Trump’s adversaries, has stepped down from her role as a top federal prosecutor in Virginia.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced her exit hours after a federal judge slammed into Halligan’s vitriolic defense of her continued use of the “U.S. Attorney” title, despite a court ruling that found she was unlawfully serving in the role.

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