Alina Habba Fails to Get US Attorney Nod From NJ Judges

Alina Habba

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Federal trial judges in New Jersey appointed First Assistant US Attorney Desiree Grace as interim head of the office, declining to extend the tenure of temporary chief and one-time Donald Trump defense lawyer Alina Habba.

The appointment was announced Tuesday by the District Court for the District of New Jersey in a standing order signed by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb.