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Essayli’s Authority Under Fire | Los Angeles News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
A major legal showdown is unfolding in Los Angeles as the U.S. attorney’s office faces mounting pressure over Bill Essayli’s unconfirmed role as first assistant — a position now deemed unconstitutional by a federal appeals court. The Ninth Circuit ruled that no one can hold top prosecutor power without Senate confirmation, regardless of title, and public defenders are using that ruling to challenge Essayli’s authority. Defense attorneys argue his leadership is invalid, potentially unraveling dozens of ongoing cases and casting doubt on the fairness of local prosecutions. Complicating matters, the judge who previously blocked Essayli’s acting status is now demanding stronger justification from the government — putting the future of federal justice in LA squarely in legal limbo. 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/5997249fb63c27da Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews