Nov 19 DOJ says full grand jury in Comey case was not presented copy of final indictment By Eric Tucker, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has hit another hurdle. The Justice Department acknowledged in court Wednesday a possible lapse in how the case was presented to a grand jury. Continue reading
Nov 17 Judge scolds Justice Department for 'disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps' in Comey case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The judge wrote that prosecutor's "fundamental misstatements of the law" include unexplained irregularities in the transcript of the grand jury proceedings. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 5:22 U.S. attorney prosecuting Comey and James faces legal challenge over her appointment By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura President Trump’s Justice Department was on defense in a northern Virginia courtroom. A judge is weighing whether to disqualify the U.S. attorney pursuing charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. That prosecutor, Lindsay… Continue watching
Nov 13 Federal judge weighs challenge to appointment of prosecutor who charged James Comey, Letitia James By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed in the role. Continue reading
Nov 05 Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors, orders them to produce records from probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The judge in the criminal case of former FBI Director James Comey says he’s concerned the Justice Department’s position has been to “indict first" and investigate second. Continue reading
Oct 20 Comey's lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump's 'personal animus' and must be thrown out By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey urged a judge Monday to dismiss the case against him, calling it a vindictive prosecution motivated by “personal animus” and orchestrated by a White House determined to seek retribution against a perceived foe… Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 4:55 Comey pleads not guilty in case his lawyers say is politically motivated By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Former FBI Director James Comey was arraigned on Wednesday after federal prosecutors charged him with lying to Congress five years ago. The charges were brought against Comey by U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsay Halligan. Halligan’s predecessor… Continue watching
Oct 08 Who is the judge overseeing the Trump administration's case against James Comey? By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Nachmanoff has built a quiet reputation in the federal courthouse in northern Virginia — a onetime public defender turned judge known for methodical preparation and a cool temperament. Continue reading
Oct 08 Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The arraignment lasted less than half an hour, but it was nonetheless loaded with historical significance given that the case has amplified concerns the Justice Department is being weaponized in pursuit of the Republican president's political enemies. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Attorney General Bondi testifies in Senate oversight hearing, dodging Democrats' questions By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trump’s political opponents. Continue reading