Judge disqualifies leadership at US Attorney’s Office in NJ

The decision marks the latest salvo in a yearlong fight over who oversees the office of New Jersey’s chief prosecutor.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 500

Last Updated: 14 hours, 32 minutes ago

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The three attorneys who lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey are disqualified from serving, a federal judge ruled on Monday.

Chief Judge Matthew Brann’s blistering decision, which he stayed pending appeal, marks the latest salvo in a yearlong fight over who oversees the office of New Jersey’s chief prosecutor. The three attorneys who now oversee the office were appointed soon after Brann in August disqualified Alina Habba, a personal attorney …

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