"In Trump's latest litigious attacks, Halligan's name has been front and center. When the Department of Justice New York Attorney General Letitia James with bank fraud and making false statements last week, the indictment was only by Halligan. (Typically, filings are by other prosecutors who help gather evidence.) If that sounds familiar, it's because Halligan was the to sign the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey in September for purportedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding."
"James and Comey are just two of the president's most targets caught up in his retribution campaign, which has picked up in the few weeks since Halligan joined the picture in September. But how did she get there-and how is she moving so quickly? Here's everything you need to know about Halligan, Trump's new prosecutor who-hold onto your hats-has zero prosecutorial experience."
"According to the Washington Post , Halligan first met Trump when she an event at the Trump International Golf Club in November 2021. Coming from court and dressed in a suit, she reportedly caught the president's eye and months later, she became a core part of his legal team. Halligan grew up in Broomfield, Colorado; went to a private Catholic high school where she was a star softball and basketball player; and attended college in Regis University in Denver."
Lindsey Halligan has emerged as a prominent lawyer in Donald Trump's recent legal efforts, frequently signing high-profile filings and appearing at the center of litigation targeting political opponents. She joined Trump's legal team after meeting him at the Trump International Golf Club in November 2021 and became a core team member months later. Halligan has no prior prosecutorial experience. She grew up in Broomfield, Colorado, attended a private Catholic high school, excelled in softball and basketball, attended Regis University, was a Miss Colorado finalist in 2009 and 2010, and studied law at the University of Miami School of Law.
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