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Trump rips ex-FBI chief Comey as ‘sick guy’ who ‘did terrible things’ but claims he’s hands-off on criminal probe

‘I think I'd be allowed to get involved...but I don't really choose to do so,’ Trump claims as loyalists reportedly prepare first charges against one of his long-standing enemies

The Independent UK

Trump's words could trip up any prosecutions against political foes - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s recent words and actions could end up undermining any criminal cases he has encouraged, some legal experts said.

Roll Call

Legal groups resist Trump authoritarian moves with pro bono work

Groups of lawyers battling to get clients’ jobs back, avoid prosecutions or recoup money that has been illegally blocked

The Guardian - US

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White House aide sworn in as interim US attorney after Trump fired predecessor

Appointment of Lindsey Halligan, who has no prosecutorial experience, alarmed current and former prosecutors

The Guardian - US

White House backs Trump's prosecutions, blasts "gaslighting" critics

White House claims it's about accountability, not retribution.

Axios

Officials wondered if Trump’s public post to Bondi about targeting enemies was meant to be private: report

Administration officials reportedly said the Truth Social post resembled how the president likes to text

The Independent UK

Trump drive to pursue critics puts US on path to dictatorship, Democrats warn

Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy condemn president’s call for justice department to act against perceived enemies

The Guardian - US

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"Path to a dictatorship": Democrats flame Trump's public pressure on Bondi

Democrats on Sunday urged their Republican colleagues to push back against Trump.

Axios

Outcry After Trump Urges Justice Department To Charge His Enemies

The top US Democratic senator warned Sunday that President Donald Trump's call for the Justice Department to take action against his enemies puts America on a path to dictatorship.

International Business Times

Who Is Lindsey Halligan? The Lawyer Trump Nominated as Top Prosecutor for the Letitia James Investigation

Lindsey Halligan, 38, named by Trump as top prosecutor for Letitia James case. Read about her background, career, and national attention.

International Business Times UK

Trump Calls On Attorney General Pam Bondi To Act Swiftly Against Political Foes, Criticizes Justice Department For 'All Talk, No Action'

President Donald Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue criminal charges against several political figures, expressing frustration with what he called delays in the Justice Department's investigations.

Benzinga

Trump picks his former lawyer to be top prosecutor, as he pushes Bondi to investigate foes

Lindsey Halligan appointed as US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after president demands investigations of his political enemies

The Guardian - AU

Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents

Alleged handoff occurred before Trump won second presidency, after which administration killed federal corruption case

The Guardian - US

Trump says prosecutor fired after gaining "UNUSUALLY STRONG" Democratic support

Trump has a history of demanding DOJ officials target political enemies but gave an unrelated rationale for Erik Siebert's ouster.

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International Business Times UK

Trump Boasts He 'Fired' Virginia Prosecutor Who Refused to Indict Letitia James

Trump claims he 'fired' Erik Siebert as Virginia U.S. Attorney, igniting criticism over political pressure on the Justice Department.

Benzinga

US Attorney Erik Siebert Resigns After Refusing Trump Pressure To Pursue Criminal Case Against NY AG Letitia James: Report

On Friday, U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned after reportedly refusing pressure from the Donald Trump administration to pursue a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James despite investigators finding no evidence of fraud.

The Independent UK

US Attorney resigns amid pressure to prosecute Trump’s foes

Trump nominated the Virginia prosecutor earlier this year

The Guardian - US

US attorney tasked with inquiring into Trump critics resigns after president says ‘I want him out’

Erik Siebert leaving after his investigation finds insufficient evidence to charge New York’s attorney general Letitia James with a crime

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The Independent UK

Appeals court keeps New York’s gun restrictions in place, including Times Square and subway ban

A federal appeals court has effectively upheld a state law in New York that bars firearms in “sensitive” locations including Times Square, the New York City subway system and commuter trains

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Lost in humiliation of $354M penalty, Donald Trump is hellbent on revenge

No evidence of fraud? Charge her anyway or you're fired.

The Independent UK

US attorney whose office is investigating Letitia James is told he's being removed, AP source says

The U.S. attorney whose office has been investigating mortgage fraud allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James has been told to resign or be fired

The Independent UK

Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with lap dances to save millions: ‘The girls were very beautiful and nice’

Prosecutors say a company that owns strip clubs across the country and several of its executives have been charged with bribing a government official to avoid paying more than $8 million in sales taxes to New York City and the state of New York

The Independent UK

New York reveals rules in bid to stop children becoming addicted to social media

More than 20 states have passed age verification laws, though many face legal challenges

Axios

House Democrats probe Trump official Bill Pulte for targeting Lisa Cook and Adam Schiff

Rep. Jamie Raskin accused the housing official of "improperly coordinating with the White House."

The Guardian - US

Letitia James will ‘step in to defend’ New York doctor accused of mailing abortion pills to Texas

State attorney general aims to block effort to punish doctor: ‘Texas has no power to impose its cruel abortion ban here’

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