Judge Sets Comey Evidence Deadline as DOJ Seeks to Limit Access

Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Limit Comey’s Access to Evidence

A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia ordered prosecutors to turn over all discovery required under federal law to former FBI Director James Comey's legal team by 5 p.m. Monday. The order by U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff, who was appointed under former President Joe Biden, came as federal prosecutors asked the court to restrict what information Comey can access or keep related to the case, the Washington Examiner reported.…

Judge sets Comey evidence deadline as DOJ seeks to limit access

Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia have been ordered to turn over all discovery evidence required under federal law to former FBI Director James Comey’s legal team by the end of the day on Monday, even as they ask the court to restrict what information Comey can access or keep related to the criminal case. In an order issued Sunday, U.S. District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, direct…

DOJ accused of hiding evidence against James Comey

Ex-FBI Director James Comey was narrowly indicted by a grand jury this month, but according to his lawyer the Justice Department is refusing to reveal its evidence against him. In a court filing Monday, attorney Patrick Fitzgerald accused the DOJ of withholding information involving its charges, cit...

Fearing Possible ‘Leaks’ to the Press, Prosecutors Chasing Comey Conviction Seek To Limit Defendant's Access to Certain Evidence

The defense attorneys and the government are already bickering over the exact orders set forth by Judge Michael Nachmanoff.

Judge sides with Comey after DOJ sought to limit his discovery access

A federal judge in Virginia sided with James Comey in an early procedural victory for the former FBI director, who is facing charges for false statements and obstruction. The judge rejected federal prosecutors’ effort to impose broad restrictions on the evidence Comey can access ahead of trial. U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff denied the Justice... The post Judge sides with Comey after DOJ sought to limit his discovery access appeared firs…

Comey Charges: Just an Appetizer?

Key Takeaways • MAGA influencer Steve Bannon says the Comey charges are only an appetizer. • He promises bigger scandals after reports of phone tracking for GOP senators. • Senator Tommy Tuberville calls it shameful that the Biden administration tapped lawmakers’ phones. • Multiple reports find no proof James Comey lied to Congress or obstructed […]