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Critical Flaw in Comey Indictment Raises Legal Concerns

11/21/2025

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Prosecutors disclosed at the November 19 hearing in the case against former FBI Director James Comey that only the grand jury foreperson and one juror reviewed the indictment.
U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff said this procedure could be a critical flaw.
Defense attorney Michael Dreeben argued that no valid indictment was returned.
The Justice Department maintains the indictment reflects the grand jury's vote and the case should proceed.

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Prosecutors disclosed at the November 19 hearing in the case against former FBI Director James Comey that only the grand jury foreperson and one juror reviewed the indictment.
U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff said this procedure could be a critical flaw.
Defense attorney Michael Dreeben argued that no valid indictment was returned.
The Justice Department maintains the indictment reflects the grand jury's vote and the case should proceed.