Summary
A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Justice Department from accessing evidence related to a case against former FBI Director James Comey. The evidence, connected to emails and a computer belonging to Comey's former lawyer, is crucial for potentially charging Comey again.
Key Facts
- A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from accessing certain evidence against James Comey.
- The evidence comes from email accounts and a computer of Daniel Richman, Comey's former lawyer.
- The order is valid until December 12 or until the court decides otherwise.
- Richman argues the use of this evidence violates his Fourth Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable searches.
- The Justice Department previously used this evidence in its case against Comey.
- Comey faced charges related to lying to Congress but pleaded not guilty.
- The Justice Department plans to appeal the dismissal of charges against Comey.
