Summary
A U.S. federal judge has said that mistakes and misconduct by the government may have affected the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey. Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered the release of grand jury materials to Comey's legal team, which the justice department has appealed. The case began after President Donald Trump called for Comey's prosecution.
Key Facts
- A federal judge mentioned government "missteps" in the case against James Comey.
- Judge Fitzpatrick ordered the release of grand jury materials to Comey’s defense team.
- The justice department is appealing the judge's order.
- President Donald Trump called for Comey's prosecution and appointed a new prosecutor for the case.
- Comey was charged in September and pleaded not guilty to charges, including obstruction.
- Trump fired Comey during Trump's first term after Comey investigated Russian election interference in 2016.
- The case was taken up by Lindsey Halligan after other prosecutors declined it, citing a lack of evidence.
- The judge noted potential "fundamental misstatements" in grand jury proceedings by the new prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan.
