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Judge Blocks Access to Comey Ally's Materials Amid Legal Dispute

12/9/2025

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A federal judge temporarily blocked prosecutors from accessing Daniel Richman's materials, an ally of James Comey.
Richman says prosecutors unlawfully accessed his computer and violated attorney-client privilege.
Prosecutors allege James Comey lied to Congress about leaks, and Comey denies wrongdoing.
The judge's order is effective until December 12 and cites warrantless-search concerns.
The decision adds challenges for the U.S. attorney's office in Virginia pursuing a new indictment against Comey.

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A federal judge temporarily blocked prosecutors from accessing Daniel Richman's materials, an ally of James Comey.
Richman says prosecutors unlawfully accessed his computer and violated attorney-client privilege.
Prosecutors allege James Comey lied to Congress about leaks, and Comey denies wrongdoing.
The judge's order is effective until December 12 and cites warrantless-search concerns.
The decision adds challenges for the U.S. attorney's office in Virginia pursuing a new indictment against Comey.