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Comey Indictment Revealed Not Presented to Grand Jury

11/20/2025

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Federal prosecutors revealed they did not present the indictment against James Comey, former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, to a grand jury.
The admission occurred during a hearing where Comey's defense argued for dismissal.
They cited selective and vindictive prosecution connected to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered disclosure of grand jury materials, citing missteps and potential misconduct by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.

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Federal prosecutors revealed they did not present the indictment against James Comey, former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, to a grand jury.
The admission occurred during a hearing where Comey's defense argued for dismissal.
They cited selective and vindictive prosecution connected to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered disclosure of grand jury materials, citing missteps and potential misconduct by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.