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Grand Jury's Controversial Move Sparks Legal Debate Over Comey

11/21/2025

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On November 20, 2025, a grand jury's unusual decision about Comey's indictment drew legal concerns.
Prosecutors revised the indictment to drop charges and submitted it without re-presenting to the grand jury.
Comey's lawyer, Michael Dreeben, argued the move violated the Fifth Amendment.
The case stems from pressure by U.S. President Donald Trump on officials to pursue charges against Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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Story summary

On November 20, 2025, a grand jury's unusual decision about Comey's indictment drew legal concerns.
Prosecutors revised the indictment to drop charges and submitted it without re-presenting to the grand jury.
Comey's lawyer, Michael Dreeben, argued the move violated the Fifth Amendment.
The case stems from pressure by U.S. President Donald Trump on officials to pursue charges against Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.