The statement from the Florida Bar appears to contradict a letter it issued in February, suggesting a probe.

Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed former acting US attorney, faces investigation by Florida Bar

Lindsey Halligan is under investigation by the Florida Bar, as the Justice Department proposes new regulations to intervene in state bar disciplinary actions, citing concerns they have become 'weaponized'.

The Florida Bar has retracted an earlier statement, admitting it 'erroneously' asserted that Lindsey Halligan was under scrutiny, confirming no investigation is pending.

Lindsey Halligan, who temporarily served as a top federal prosecutor in Virginia, could be stripped of license Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A former interim US attorney who was appointed by Donald Trump and led failed prosecutions against two of the president’s political opponents is facing an ethics investigation by the bar association in her home state of Florida. News of the investigation against Lindsey Halligan – who temporarily served as the top federal prosecutor...

The actions of Ms. Halligan, who as a U.S. attorney brought criminal cases against President Trump’s enemies, are under review by the organization that licensed her to practice law.

The Florida Bar has reversed its earlier statement, clarifying that it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan, and that a complaint against her remains at a preliminary stage.

Former acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia tried and failed to prosecute president’s enemies James Comey and Letitia James, only for her own appointment to be ruled unlawful