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politics1 day ago

Eastern District of Virginia ousts top federal prosecutor amid Halligan leadership dispute

A top federal prosecutor, Robert McBride, was ousted from the Eastern District of Virginia amid ongoing disputes over Lindsey Halligan's leadership. A judge had previously ruled Halligan was improperly appointed and dismissed cases she brought against James Comey and Letitia James, with four other acting U.S. attorney appointments also deemed unlawful. McBride had reportedly met with judges to seek a court-backed appointment as acting U.S. attorney, and DOJ leadership supported his dismissal.

via NBC News|
#eastern-district-of-virginia#james-comey#justice-department
nation2 months ago

Judge Criticizes DOJ in Comey Probe, Demands Records

A federal judge in Alexandria ordered prosecutors to produce materials from the investigation into James Comey, citing concerns that the Justice Department had prioritized indictment over investigation, and highlighting irregularities in the case process. The judge also granted Comey's defense access to seized evidence, emphasizing procedural fairness in the ongoing case.

via PBS|
#grand-jury#investigation#james-comey
legal2 months ago

Judge criticizes DOJ over evidence handling in Comey case

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.

via CNN|
#evidence-mishandling#federal-judge#james-comey
legal2 months ago

Comey challenges charges and seeks grand jury details amid legal disputes

James Comey is requesting a federal court to dismiss charges against him, arguing that his testimony to Senator Ted Cruz was 'confusing' and 'ambiguous,' and that the government is selectively prosecuting him based on interpretations of his statements. He maintains his testimony was truthful and challenges the clarity of the questions asked during the Senate hearing.

via CBS News|
#court-motion#federal-charges#indictment
politics2 months ago

Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges Over Prosecutorial Misconduct and Unlawful Appointment

James Comey has requested a federal judge to dismiss his criminal case, claiming he is being vindictively prosecuted due to President Trump's animus and arguing that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed. Comey faces charges related to his Senate testimony, but his legal team contends the indictment is flawed because Halligan's appointment was illegal.

via CNBC|
#criminal-case#federal-court#james-comey
politics3 months ago

U.S. Officials Acknowledge Trump’s Mistaken Messages Impacting Key Cases

U.S. officials revealed that President Trump mistakenly believed he sent a private message to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging prosecution of James Comey and others, but it was made public, leading to embarrassment and further political controversy. The article details Trump's efforts to influence legal actions against political opponents and highlights ongoing legal pressures involving other figures like Letitia James.

via HuffPost|
#indictment#james-comey#justice
politics3 months ago

James Comey Pleads Not Guilty Amid Political Tensions

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding, amid allegations linked to his investigations and political tensions involving Donald Trump. The case, which Comey and his lawyer plan to challenge, stems from accusations of misleading Congress and attempts to influence investigations, with a trial scheduled for January.

via BBC|
#fbi#federal-charges#james-comey