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Justice Department says full grand jury in Comey case didn't review copy of final indictment
The Justice Department admitted the grand jury never saw the final indictment, raising questions about prosecutorial conduct and political influence in Comey's case.
- On Wednesday, the Justice Department acknowledged the grand jury that charged James Comey was not shown the final indictment, and prosecutors admitted this lapse under court questioning.
- Michael Dreeben told the court that Comey's lawyers argue the prosecution is rooted in President Donald Trump's hatred and public demands urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to act.
- U.S. Magistrate William Fitzpatrick criticized the case as a `disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps` and noted Justice Department misstatements to the grand jury; James Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges of false statement and obstructing Congress.
- Multiple legal challenges now seek dismissal of the indictment, and the Justice Department denies the prosecution was vindictive, insisting the allegations support the indictment.
- The rapid appointment and quick filing of charges, coming as the statute of limitations neared, involved Lindsey Halligan, a White House aide and interim U.S. attorney, who secured an indictment days later despite no prior prosecutorial experience.
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DOJ admits not all grand jury members saw the final version of the indictment against James Comey
The Justice Department admitted on Wednesday that the grand jury in former FBI Director James Comey’s case did not follow proper protocol in handing up the indictment, an error that could get the case thrown out
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