Comey’s Trump-appointed prosecutor repeatedly warned against political prosecutions — now she’s accused of leading one

Lindsey Halligan, the US attorney overseeing the prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, once warned that the Department of Justice risked becoming a tool for political revenge. Today, Halligan is drawing criticism for leading one of the most politically ch arged prosecutions in decades.

​ Lindsey Halligan, the US attorney overseeing the prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, once warned that the Department of Justice risked becoming a tool for political revenge. Today, Halligan is drawing criticism for leading one of the most politically ch arged prosecutions in decades. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN