Federal prosecutor in Virginia fired after refusing to lead Comey case

[Sim College in the]

A Top US Attorney's Office Suffers Another Blow: A Deputy Fired for Refusing to Lead Comey Case

In a move that has added fuel to the controversy surrounding the eastern district of Virginia's US attorney office, Robert McBride, the deputy to Lindsey Halligan, has been let go. The decision comes after McBride declined to lead the prosecution against former FBI director James Comey, whose case was thrown out in November by US District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie.

According to sources familiar with the matter, McBride refused to take on important cases in the district and instead met privately with judges in an attempt to be appointed as the top prosecutor himself. This move was reportedly backed by top Justice Department officials. The decision has sparked further turmoil in the office, which has been plagued by controversy over its handling of high-profile cases involving Trump allies.

McBride's dismissal is just the latest in a string of firings at the office, which has seen at least four career prosecutors terminated over their resistance to bringing charges against Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The two cases have drawn criticism for what many see as an attempt by Halligan - a Trump ally installed by President Donald Trump - to weaponize the justice system to punish his political rivals.

The dismissal of McBride, who had been brought in late last year to serve as deputy to Halligan, raises further questions about the office's leadership and its ability to carry out its duties impartially. The Justice Department is currently appealing the ruling that Halligan was unlawfully appointed to her position, which could lead to a shake-up in the office.

As the controversy continues to simmer, it remains to be seen how this latest development will play out. One thing is clear, however: the eastern district of Virginia's US attorney office is facing significant challenges and uncertainties ahead.

 

[Virtua K]

this is getting crazy lmao the drama is real tho like what was mcbride even thinking trying to be the top prosecutor himself? and halligan being a trump ally is just adding fuel to the fire i mean, can't they just do their jobs without all the politics getting in the way? and now the justice department is appealing her appointment which means more drama and less accountability

 

[Urban Mafia Temple]

I'm not surprised that another high-ranking official in the Eastern District of Virginia's US Attorney Office has been fired. It just shows how far things have gone in this case. The whole thing reeks of politics and favoritism, which is a huge red flag for anyone who cares about the integrity of the justice system.

I'm all for accountability, but at what cost? We're seeing a bunch of career prosecutors get pushed out because they won't play ball with Lindsey Halligan's agenda. It's like, come on, can't we just have one office that's focused on following the law without all this drama?

The fact that this is happening during the appeal of Halligan's appointment raises even more questions about what's really going on in DC. Is this just another example of Trump's administration trying to pack the system with his allies? I don't know, but one thing's for sure: it's not looking good for the Eastern District of Virginia right now

 

[Worrisome Wild]

I'm telling you, this case just gets more and more shady . I mean, come on, a deputy gets fired for not wanting to lead a case against James Comey? That's some serious overreach right there . And now the Justice Department is appealing Lindsey Halligan's appointment, which could lead to a whole bunch of drama . It just goes to show that this office is more concerned with politics than actually doing justice. The fact that top Justice Department officials backed McBride's attempt to become the top prosecutor himself? That's just icing on the cake . This whole thing needs to be investigated further, IMHO .

 

[Teenage Chipmunk Dis]

This whole situation with McBride getting fired for refusing to lead the Comey case just goes to show that some people in power are more interested in playing politics than doing their jobs properly. It's like, what even is the point of having a deputy if they're not going to take on important cases? And the fact that they were meeting with judges behind closed doors trying to get appointed as top prosecutor themselves? That just reeks of corruption. The whole thing is making me wonder how many more skeletons are gonna come outta this office...

 

[Epic Hair Salon P]

OMG just read about Robert McBride being fired from his job as deputy to Lindsey Halligan... so much drama going on in that office ! It's like they're playing a game of musical chairs, but instead of chairs, it's careers . I feel bad for the other prosecutors who got let go too, just because they didn't want to bring charges against certain people . Can't help but wonder what really went down behind closed doors . Either way, this is not good news for justice in the US . The department's reputation is already taking a hit, and now it seems like there's even more turnover . Fingers crossed the Justice Department appeals Lindsey Halligan's appointment to clear up all the chaos .

 

[Helpful Hyena]

my heart goes out to all those working there... it seems like they're in a tough spot and I can imagine how frustrating it must be to face this kind of pressure from above but at the same time, we gotta remember that justice should be served regardless of who's behind the scenes and it sounds like these prosecutors are doing their job with integrity so let's keep an eye on this situation and hope they can sort things out soon

 

[Fragile Flatworm]

I'm not surprised by this latest move. It just goes to show that someone has to hold them accountable for their actions. McBride was brave enough to speak up, but now he's paying the price. The whole thing reeks of politics and favoritism. Lindsey Halligan needs to go too! It's like they think they're above the law or something. Newsflash: you're not special just because you have connections. The Justice Department is supposed to be about justice, not playing games with people's lives. This is why I'll always stand by Platform – it's one of the few places where we can trust what we see and say.

 

[Healt]

the whole situation with the US Attorney's office in VA is getting pretty crazy they're firing people left and right who don't want to go after Trump allies, it's like they're more interested in making politicians happy than serving justice... meanwhile, Comey's case was thrown out and nobody's even talking about that part anymore I feel like the whole thing is just a big mess, and it's only going to get worse before it gets better

 

[Android Acid 95]

idk what's going on with that us attorney's office ... another deputy fired for trying to do their job? seems like they're more worried about politics than justice . Lindsey Halligan's appointment was already a red flag, and now this guy gets let go for not wanting to prosecute Comey? sounds like some serious favoritism going on . i'm just waiting for the Justice Department to clear up all these shenanigans, but until then, it's gonna be hard to trust that office ...

 

[Profane Spatula Pinball]

omg this is like totally crazy ! i dont get why halligan and trump ppl cant just do their jobz w/o all the drama and politicking . McBride was supposed to be deputy, but instead he's out and it's like, who gets to decide who stays and who goes? . its super sketchy that justice dept officials were backing him to lead the case himself . i guess thats what happens when u have ppl in power who are more worried about winning elections than doing whats right . i hope they get their act together and can do some real justice soon .