attorney
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“I made history as the first woman ever to be fired as attorney general,” she said.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
A federal judge later disqualified Essayli as acting U.S. attorney, finding he was “not lawfully serving” in the top role.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
With no one above him in the office, that title leaves Essayli as the de facto U.S. attorney.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Blanche’s supporters say his work as a federal prosecutor provided him with valuable experience compared to Bondi, a longtime state prosecutor and former Florida attorney general who also worked as a personal attorney for Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
When Dr. Bliss took the witness stand, he was questioned by both the district attorney and Guiteau's lawyer about Garfield's medical care from the day of the shooting until his death.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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