Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A federal judge has disqualified President Donald Trump's top prosecutor in Los Angeles, ruling Bill Essayli has been unlawfully serving as interim U.S. attorney for the Central District of California since late July.
The order was issued Tuesday by Judge J. Michael Seabright of the Federal District Court in Hawaii, stating Essayli "is not lawfully serving as Acting United States Attorney for the Central District of California."
The effect of the order, however, was unclear, as it states that though he may not continue in the role as interim U.S. attorney, he may continue to perform his duties as first assistant United States attorney.
"For those who didn't read the entire order, nothing is changing," Essayli said in a statement.
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