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Judge Orders Evidence Disclosure in Comey’s Lying Case

11/5/2025

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U.S. District Judge William E. Fitzpatrick in Alexandria, Virginia, demanded evidence disclosure to the defense of former FBI Director James Comey in the case charging him with lying to Congress.
The judge emphasized transparency regarding search warrants executed during the FBI's Arctic Haze probe.
The defense argues that many materials are protected by attorney-client privilege.
The charges relate to Comey's 2017 testimony about leaking information.
Comey has pleaded not guilty.

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U.S. District Judge William E. Fitzpatrick in Alexandria, Virginia, demanded evidence disclosure to the defense of former FBI Director James Comey in the case charging him with lying to Congress.
The judge emphasized transparency regarding search warrants executed during the FBI's Arctic Haze probe.
The defense argues that many materials are protected by attorney-client privilege.
The charges relate to Comey's 2017 testimony about leaking information.
Comey has pleaded not guilty.