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Justice Department May Try to Disqualify Comey’s Attorney, New Filing States

  • On Sunday, federal prosecutors filed a motion seeking to disqualify Patrick Fitzgerald, lead defense attorney for James Comey, before his trial starts Jan. 5, 2026, at the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • Prosecutors contend Fitzgerald aided 2017 disclosures shortly after President Donald Trump fired James Comey, citing the 2019 DOJ Office of Inspector General report that found Fitzgerald acted as a middleman.
  • Prosecutors asked U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff to approve a 'filter team' and requested an expedited filter protocol to review evidence about Fitzgerald's alleged leak involvement.
  • Removing Patrick Fitzgerald could reshape James Comey's defense, as prosecutors say expedited review of protected material is needed for timely U.S. District Court filings.
  • Comey's indictment traces to his 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee remarks and a Sept. 2025 grand jury indictment on two counts, following Michael Horowitz's report that found policy violations but no prosecution.
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Prosecutors go after James Comey’s attorney Patrick Fitzgerald

Justice Department prosecutors are attempting to bring into court doubts that former FBI Director James Comey’s lead defense lawyer can represent him fairly.

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