Federal Judges Oust Alina Habba as Interim New Jersey Prosecutor, Citing Opposition and Controversy
Federal Judges Oust Alina Habba as Interim New Jersey Prosecutor, Citing Opposition and Controversy A panel of U.S. judges has voted to replace Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s controversial selection for New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, just as her interim term was set to expire. The unusual decision sees career prosecutor Desiree Leigh Grace, Habba’s deputy, stepping into the role. Habba, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney, was sworn in for a three-month interim period in March. Her 120-day…