"Halligan, the former interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia forced to leave in January, is under investigation by the Florida Bar, according to a letter the association sent last month. was appointed interim United States Attorney for the district on September 22, 2025, but her four month tenure was marked with controversy and apparent missteps."
"With no prior experience prosecuting cases or practicing criminal law, Halligan pursued indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Both cases were ultimately dismissed when a federal judge found her appointment to the post to be unlawful."
"The U.S. Department of Justice posted a proposed regulation in the Federal Register on Wednesday that pitches a new system for intervening in state bar associations' disciplinary proceedings against current and former DOJ lawyers-a move criticized within the legal community. The rule, if finalized, would allow the Attorney General to effectively halt state bar disciplinary proceedings."
Lindsey Halligan served as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for four months before being forced to leave in January. Despite having no prior experience prosecuting cases or practicing criminal law, she pursued indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Both cases were dismissed when a federal judge ruled her appointment unlawful. The Florida Bar launched an investigation into her conduct following complaints filed by the nonprofit Campaign for Accountability. Additionally, the Department of Justice proposed a new regulation allowing the Attorney General to intervene in state bar disciplinary proceedings against current and former DOJ lawyers.
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