| 'Untrue': Judge spikes Trump admin's 'state-sanctioned intimidation' On Tuesday, a federal judge put an end to a smear campaign conducted against former FEMA Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans by officials and allies of President Donald Trump. According to the judge, the affair was 'little more than state-sanctioned intimidation.' The case dates back to Februrary 20205, when the Department of Homeland Security accused Comans of authorizing what it described as improper payments for New York City migrant shelter accommodations, including reimbursements for hotel costs. According to the DHS, she had 'circumvented leadership' to make these payments, which led to her dismissal from FEMA. Comans has denied wrongdoing and argued that the payments were authorized under existing FEMA procedures. She later filed lawsuits claiming that her firing was unlawful and that the public allegations damaged her reputation without due process. A federal judge then ruled that she was entitled to challenge the accusations through a name-clearing hearing, finding that the government's actions raised significant due process concerns. Tuesday's ruling is the result of that hearing. |
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