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Judge Orders Evidence Disclosure Ahead of Comey Trial

11/6/2025

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U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered prosecutors to provide Comey-related evidence to his defense team.
The judge expressed concerns about prosecutors' approach, citing an "indict first" strategy.
Comey’s lawyers argued they lacked access to materials from a prior media-leak investigation.
The judge granted their request for a grand jury transcript and evidence seized from Daniel Richman.
The trial is set for January 5, 2026.

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Story summary

U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered prosecutors to provide Comey-related evidence to his defense team.
The judge expressed concerns about prosecutors' approach, citing an "indict first" strategy.
Comey’s lawyers argued they lacked access to materials from a prior media-leak investigation.
The judge granted their request for a grand jury transcript and evidence seized from Daniel Richman.
The trial is set for January 5, 2026.