US Judge Rules Trump's Attempt to Oust Special Counsel Was Illegal

BlockBeats News, March 2nd, a U.S. federal judge ruled that Special Prosecutor Hampton Dering must remain in office, stating that President Trump's attempt to dismiss him was illegal.

It is reported that Dering was informed of his dismissal by the White House personnel director on February 7. Dering sued U.S. President Trump on the 10th, claiming that his dismissal was illegal.

Dering stated that a special prosecutor can only be dismissed for "inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance." On February 10th local time, a U.S. judge ordered the reinstatement of Hampton Dering. (FXStreet)