Summary
A judge in Virginia ordered prosecutors to provide all evidence by October 13 in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey. Comey faces charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding, with a trial set for January 2026.
Key Facts
- James Comey was indicted on September 25 in Virginia on two felony charges.
- The charges include making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
- A judge denied the Justice Department's request to extend deadlines for sharing evidence.
- Prosecutors must give all discovery materials to Comey's defense by 5 p.m. on October 13.
- Comey's trial is set for January 5, 2026.
- Pretrial motions are due in October 2025, with hearings scheduled for November and December 2025.
- Comey's defense and prosecutors disagreed on evidence sharing timelines.
- The judge ruled that discovery must be shared promptly, per federal rules.
