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A federal judge warned the Justice Department about potential mishandling of evidence in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, emphasizing concerns over how evidence collected years ago is being reviewed and the possibility of constitutional rights violations. The judge urged the department to provide detailed information to the defense, highlighting the case's complexity and the risk of politicization.
Federal prosecutors admitted that jurors in former Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial were inadvertently shown evidence that should have been redacted due to congressional immunity concerns. However, they argue the error is insignificant as the evidence was likely "meaningless and impenetrable" to jurors, and it's improbable any juror noticed it among the 3,000 exhibits. Menendez's legal team may use this mishap to bolster their appeal, claiming constitutional violations. Menendez, found guilty of multiple charges, is set for sentencing in January.