The Justice Department is considering whether to seek new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after a federal judge dismissed their cases last week.

Prosecutors may forgo an immediate appeal and instead present the cases to a new grand jury, though this approach carries political and legal risks, including potential rejection by the jurors.

Legal experts say re-indicting James is feasible, but Comey’s case is likely unsalvageable due to statute of limitations issues.

The original dismissals centered on questions about the proper appointment of Trump-backed prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, whose involvement has faced court scrutiny from Democrats, Politico has reported.

DOJ officials are weighing strategies, including using new prosecutors or grand juries, to attempt reviving the charges while avoiding procedural missteps.