Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Central California Bill Essayli on Tuesday was barred by a federal judge from overseeing several criminal cases after the judge ruled that Essayli currently holds the post illegally.
In a ruling, U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright wrote that Essayli has been serving in his role as top prosecutor for the Southern California district unlawfully since July 29.
“Essayli may not perform the functions and duties of the United States Attorney as Acting United States Attorney,” Seabright wrote. “He is disqualified from serving in that role.”
The ruling comes in response to a suit brought by multiple defendants currently facing prosecution under Essayli, who sought to have him disqualified from overseeing their cases….
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