In a significant legal development, a federal judge dismissed charges against two prominent critics of former President Donald Trump on Monday, citing procedural irregularities in the appointment of the prosecuting attorney. Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, who had been indicted on charges of false statements and obstruction of justice, respectively, celebrated the ruling but acknowledged the possibility of further legal battles. US District Judge Cameron Currie ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor in the case, was invalidly appointed as US Attorney, rendering the indictments void. However, the judge left the door open for the government to pursue new charges. Comey expressed skepticism about the outcome, stating that he believes Trump ‘will probably come after me again,’ a sentiment echoed by White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson, who declared, ‘This will not be the final word on this matter.’ Legal experts described the situation as ‘uncharted territory,’ with the Department of Justice likely to appeal the decision to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. US Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to use all available legal avenues, including an ‘immediate appeal.’ The Trump administration has a history of aggressively appealing unfavorable rulings, often taking cases to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, attorneys for Comey and James pledged to continue challenging any further charges, which they described as politically motivated. The dismissal of the indictments raises questions about the statute of limitations, with Comey’s legal team arguing that the government is now out of time to bring new charges. Judge Currie’s ruling also casts doubt on the validity of other cases prosecuted by Halligan in the Eastern District of Virginia. Despite the ruling, the White House maintained that Halligan’s appointment was lawful, praising her work as ‘excellent.’ The case underscores the ongoing tensions between Trump and his critics, with legal experts predicting a protracted and complex legal battle ahead.