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Obama-Appointed Judge Weighs In On Trump DOJ’s Move Against Comey’s Daughter

A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama ruled on Monday that the Justice Department under President Donald Trump had illegally fired Maurene Comey, former FBI Director James Comey’s daughter. Judge Jesse Furman, nominated

Republican Ledger staff · 12:29 PM ET

Obama-Appointed Judge Weighs In On Trump DOJ’s Move Against Comey’s Daughter
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A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama ruled on Monday that the Justice Department under President Donald Trump had illegally fired Maurene Comey, former FBI Director James Comey’s daughter. Judge Jesse Furman, nominated by Obama in 2011 and confirmed in 2012, declared the Justice Department’s actions unlawful and that Comey was entitled to ...

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