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James Comey Trial Set Amid Controversial Indictment Issues
11/20/2025
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- James Comey, former FBI director, faces trial on January 5, 2026, in Alexandria, Virginia, amid claims of vindictive prosecution.
- Prosecutors admitted grand jury never reviewed final charges against him.
- Judge Nachmanoff questioned the rapid indictment, noting Halligan's appointment occurred days before the indictment.
- Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani criticized the grand jury handling as unprecedented.
- Judge Fitzpatrick ordered Halligan's office to release grand jury materials, citing investigative errors.
