Federal judge disqualifies Trump-appointed prosecutor for ‘unlawfully serving’ in role
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- The Guardian US reports: “Bill Essayli, a former GOP lawmaker and ally of president, has not been confirmed by the Senate in his roleA US judge ruled on Tuesday that Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in southern Cali…”
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