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Discourse: Legal Unraveling of High-Profile Indictments with Vanessa Avery

In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley nerd, delves deep into the recent legal developments surrounding the indictments of former FBI Director James Comey and New York State Attorney General Letitia James. With special guest Vanessa Avery, a former US Attorney for the District of Connecticut, the conversation focuses on the dismissal of these indictments due to the unlawful appointment of the acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsay Halligan. The discussion covers the implications of the court's ruling, the appointments clause, and why these times are extraordinary for legal practitioners and scholars. Tune in for a thorough analysis of the procedural history and potential future developments in these high-profile cases.

00:00 Introduction to Discourse
00:32 Special Guest Announcement
01:10 Case Background: James Comey and Letitia James
02:24 Legal Analysis with Vanessa Avery
03:16 Indictment Dismissal and Legal Implications
04:13 Appointment Controversy and Legal Precedents
08:07 Statute of Limitations and Future Legal Actions
20:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
23:04 Outro and Disclaimers

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