Federal Judge Disqualifies Trump-Appointed Prosecutor From Targeting NY AG James After Unlawful Appointment

Jan 11, 2026

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AG challenging authority of acting attorney John Sarcone

A federal judge on Thursday disqualified John A. Sarcone III from investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James because he was not lawfully appointed as acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield in Manhattan confirmed the subpoenas Sarcone issued in connection with two crimin…

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