DOJ appeals dismissal of James, Comey criminal cases in long-shot legal gamble
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The appeal comes after the Justice Department tried and failed to bring charges again against both former defendants.
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"The power to appoint an interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546 during the current vacancy lies with the district court until a U.S. Attorney is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate," the Justice Department said in its appeal.
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