LA's Acting US Atty Essayli 'Not Lawfully Serving,' Judge Says

By Lauren Berg ( October 28, 2025, 11:54 PM EDT) -- Bill Essayli "is not lawfully serving" as the acting U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, a federal judge ruled Tuesday evening, disqualifying President Donald Trump's pick from serving in that role while declining to outright toss indictments in three criminal cases under his supervision....

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