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Top Federal Prosecutor in LA Not Legally Serving

Updated 2026-10-28 15:50 UTC 1 source Negative

A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli, the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, is unlawfully serving as top prosecutor. The decision could have significant implications for ongoing legal proceedings.

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The Hill
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that Bill Essayli, the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, is unlawfully serving as the top prosecutor in Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright wrote in his order that the former Republican state assemblymember "is un
2026-10-28 15:25 UTC
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