Senior Prosecutor in Virginia Removed Over Comey Case Reluctance

An experienced prosecutor affiliated with the Justice Department’s Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, has been ousted due to hesitance in advancing a case against ex-FBI Chief James Comey, as per insiders.

Recently relocated from Kentucky, McBride was appointed as the principal deputy under U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan. However, Halligan’s leadership faced contention after last year’s dismissal of the charges against Comey.

Controversy Surrounding Halligan's Appointment

Federal Judge Cameron McGowan Currie identified Halligan’s appointment as flawed, citing constitutional breaches related to the appointments clause. The Justice Department is currently contesting this determination.

When questioned by ABC News regarding his removal, McBride opted not to provide any remarks.

The pursuit of legal action against Comey has stalled, primarily since the time frame for filing the original charges has already expired.

Efforts to reach the Justice Department for comments were met with silence.