Matthew Brann
Matthew Brann is the chief judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, currently overseeing a case involving the Girauds, where he is set to determine the validity of Alina Habba's appointment as acting US attorney in New Jersey.
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Judge Matthew Brann pointed out Cedric Lodge as the main responsible for the scheme.
Exencargado de la morgue de Harvard recibe ocho años de prisión por vender restos humanos que terminaron hasta en una tienda de muñecas
Costa Rica· 2025-12-26
Matthew Brann sentenced Cedric Lodge to eight years in prison for his crimes.
Former Harvard morgue boss gets eight years for selling donated bodies
Tanzania· 2025-12-17
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by US District Judge Matthew Brann, who had found that the Trump administration violated federal appointments law when naming Habba as acting US attorney.
Who is Alina Habba? Trump’s top legal ally resigns – what led to her decision?
India· 2025-12-09
Matthew Brann concluded that Ms Habba had been serving as New Jersey’s US attorney without legal authority.
Trump ally Alina Habba serving unlawfully as US attorney in New Jersey, appeals court rules – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-01
U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann recently ruled that Alina Habba had been unlawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey beyond the 120-day limit allowed for temporary prosecutors.
Trump blasts Senate blue slip tradition blocking his judge nominees
United States· 2025-08-25
U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann ruled that Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba not eligible to serve as New Jersey U.S. attorney, judge rules
Canada· 2025-08-22
In his order disqualifying Habba from prosecuting three defendants who challenged her appointment, chief US district judge Matthew Brann wrote: 'The Executive branch has perpetuated Alina Habba’s appointment to act as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey through a novel series of legal and personnel moves.'
Trump news at a glance: 55m US visa holders in potential limbo in fresh immigration crackdown | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-08-22
US district judge Matthew Brann ruled that Alina Habba's interim period expired in July.
‘Unlawful appointment’: Federal judge rules Alina Habba serving illegally; acting US attorney for NJ removedIndia· 2025-08-21Judge Matthew Brann found that Alina Habba was unlawfully serving in the role of acting U.S. attorney of New Jersey.
Judge rules Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as U.S. attorneyUnited States· 2025-08-21
Judge Matthew Brann ruled that Alina Habba is not lawfully performing the functions of the office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer, is not legally serving as the acting US attorney for New Jersey, judge rulesUnited States· 2025-08-21
Judge Matthew Brann is overseeing the legal arguments regarding the authority of Alina Habba in the drug case.
Habba is confident she’ll be the top US attorney in New Jersey, but it’s chaos in the meantimeUnited States· 2025-07-30
