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politics21 days ago•11 min saved

Comey Subpoena Sparks Florida-Led Probe Into Trump Investigations

Former FBI Director James Comey has reportedly been subpoenaed in a Florida-led probe into a "grand conspiracy" against Trump, tied to an earlier Russia interference investigation and related prosecutions. The inquiry is led by Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Quiñones in the Southern District of Florida and has issued more than 130 subpoenas since last year, according to Axios, NBC and CBS News, with no immediate comment from Comey.

via HuffPost|

#florida #james-comey #politics

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

Comey Subpoena Signals Expanding DOJ Probe Into Obama-Era Intel Officials

Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of the Justice Department’s probe into Obama-era intelligence officials accused of undermining Trump; the investigation has issued more than 130 subpoenas, including to Brennan, Strzok, and Page, with newer subpoenas broadening the 2016–present date range; Comey’s team declined comment.

via CBS News|

#doj #james-comey #obama-era-intelligence-officials

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

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

legal3 months ago•2 min saved

Court Orders DOJ to Return Data in Comey Case

A federal judge ruled that prosecutors must return evidence seized from Daniel Richman in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, but they can seek a new warrant to access the materials again, creating a potential hurdle for future charges against Comey.

via CNBC|

#evidence #james-comey #judge-ruling

law-and-politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Judge Criticizes DOJ Over Comey Probe Handling

A federal judge in Virginia ordered prosecutors to produce grand jury materials and seized evidence in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, citing concerns over the Justice Department's approach of 'indict first, investigate later,' and highlighting procedural irregularities in the investigation.

via NPR|

#federal-court #grand-jury #investigation

nation5 months ago•3 min saved

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

legal5 months ago•2 min saved

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

legal5 months ago•3 min saved

Judge Criticizes DOJ's Approach in Comey Case

A federal judge questioned the DOJ's handling of evidence in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, criticizing the rushed indictment process and potential violations of Comey's rights related to search warrants and privileged information, with a deadline set for the government to produce all related grand jury materials.

via abcnews.go.com|

#indictment #james-comey #justice-department

legal5 months ago•4 min saved

Justice Department Opposes Comey's Efforts to Dismiss Case

The Justice Department urged a federal judge to reject James Comey's attempt to dismiss his case, arguing that President Trump's social media posts do not prove political retaliation and that Comey's charges of lying to Congress should proceed, amidst ongoing legal disputes over the case's motives and procedures.

via AP News|

#fbi #james-comey #legal

legal5 months ago•3 min saved

Prosecutors Challenge Comey's Efforts to Dismiss Case and Defend Trump Posts

Federal prosecutors urged a judge to reject James Comey's claim of being 'vindictively' prosecuted, defending President Trump's social media calls for Comey's prosecution and emphasizing the societal importance of the case, which involves charges of false statements and obstruction related to Comey's congressional testimony.

via ABC News|

#fbi #james-comey #legal

law-and-politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Comey Challenges DOJ and Indictment in Ongoing Legal Disputes

James Comey's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss his indictment, arguing that the charges are too vague and that prosecutors should specify what false statements he allegedly made to Congress, while also seeking access to grand jury records they claim may contain misstated facts.

via CNN|

#doj #false-statements #fbi

legal5 months ago•4 min saved

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

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

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

legal5 months ago•2 min saved

Prosecutors Target Comey's Defense Lawyer Over Conflict of Interest

Prosecutors are challenging the ability of James Comey's attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, to represent him due to potential conflicts related to Comey's handling of classified information and his previous investigations, leading to a legal dispute about the integrity of Comey's defense.

via CNN|

#classified-information #fbi #james-comey

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's Legal Battles and Political Tensions Unfold

President Trump is targeting various political opponents and critics with criminal charges, including John Bolton, Letitia James, and James Comey, raising concerns about political retribution within the justice system and signaling more prosecutions to come.

via Axios|

#indictments #james-comey #john-bolton