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Judge Limits DOJ Access in Comey Leak Investigation

12/11/2025

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  • Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly restricted the Justice Department's access to communications from Daniel Richman, a key figure in the Comey investigation.
  • The Department of Justice (DOJ) argues the ruling hampers their effort to indict Comey for lying to Congress about a media leak.
  • The restraining order was issued on Fourth Amendment grounds.
  • The development follows setbacks, including issues with the appointment of U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.