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Judge Questions Missing Grand Jury Transcript in Comey Case

11/16/2025

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U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie raised concerns about missing portions of a grand jury transcript in James Comey’s criminal case, citing the absence of a court reporter.
Prosecutor Lindsey Halligan said the transcript accurately reflects her time with jurors and denied gaps.
Halligan clarified that the court-identified time was for private grand jury deliberations, with no interactions with her.
The judge is considering Comey's challenge to Halligan's authority.

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U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie raised concerns about missing portions of a grand jury transcript in James Comey’s criminal case, citing the absence of a court reporter.
Prosecutor Lindsey Halligan said the transcript accurately reflects her time with jurors and denied gaps.
Halligan clarified that the court-identified time was for private grand jury deliberations, with no interactions with her.
The judge is considering Comey's challenge to Halligan's authority.