Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe

Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

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In his ruling, Judge James Boasberg agreed, saying prosecutor Jeanine Pirro had presented "no evidence" to justify her demands for information from the Fed.

Pirro said she would appeal against the decision, saying it was "wrong on its face" and had "neutered" her ability to investigate crime.

The case has sparked concerns about political pressure on the central bank and has complicated White House efforts to install a new Fed chair.

The Federal Reserve declined to comment on Judge Boasberg's ruling.