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Judge Questions Legitimacy of Charges Against Comey

11/20/2025

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  • Federal Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff questioned prosecutors during a hearing regarding the case against former F.B.I. Director James B. Comey in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • The judge noted that the full grand jury did not review the indictment it was meant to approve, raising concerns about the charges' legitimacy.
  • Judge Nachmanoff challenged U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan on her grand jury presentation, following previous suggestions of prosecutorial misconduct.
  • The case highlights significant legal and ethical issues, particularly regarding potential vindictive motives from President Trump.