Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
BBC • 12/1/2025 • Last cited 12/1/2025
Summary
An appeals court has disqualified Alina Habba, former personal attorney to Donald Trump, from serving as the US Attorney for New Jersey, according to the BBC. The ruling raises questions about her eligibility for the position.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
44 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 44 days - proven survivor
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