Appeals court affirms top federal prosecutor in Albany ‘not lawfully serving’

A federal appeals court has upheld the disqualification of John Sarcone as the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, ruling he was "not lawfully serving" when he subpoenaed the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James. This decision underscores the ongoing legal tussle over Sarcone's appointment and the broader implications for federal prosecutorial authority and state-federal relations. The ruling could set a precedent for how federal prosecutors' legitimacy is assessed, impacting future legal battles between state and federal authorities.