Chattah’s U.S. Attorney Role in Legal Limbo | Reno News

Sigal Chattah’s controversial interim role as Nevada’s U.S. attorney is crumbling after a federal appeals court ruled her appointment was legally invalid, upholding a lower court’s decision that she never properly filled the position — despite being named “Acting U.S. Attorney” on indictments. A staunch Trump ally, Chattah took over in April without Senate backing, instead being given the title “first assistant,” which courts now see as an attempt to skirt confirmation requirements. The Department of Justice is furious and plans to escalate the case to the Supreme Court, leaving Nevada’s federal prosecutions in legal limbo while a new nominee, George Kelesis, awaits confirmation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77417035196deb57