October 28, 2026

Federal judge disqualifies Bill Essayli from overseeing two California criminal cases

U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright found that Essayli’s revised Justice Department designation still gave him authority equivalent to a vacant U.S. attorney post, despite his expired interim appointment and lack of Senate confirmation.
The disqualification applies to two criminal cases and is paused while the Justice Department seeks a stay pending appeal.

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