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Judge questions Lindsey Halligan's handling of indictment in Comey case

A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/comey-case-indictment-justice-department-handling/

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