A U.S. judge found evidence of government misconduct in how a prosecutor connected to President Donald Trump pursued criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge ordered that grand jury materials be turned over to Comey's defense team. The disclosure could affect the prosecution's case and prompt further judicial scrutiny of prosecutorial practices. The decision may also carry wider legal and political consequences.
U.S. Judge Finds 'Government Misconduct,' Orders Release of Comey Grand Jury Materials
A U.S. judge found evidence of government misconduct in how a prosecutor connected to President Donald Trump pursued criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge ordered that grand jury materials be turned over to Comey's defense team. The disclosure could affect the prosecution's case and prompt further judicial scrutiny of prosecutorial practices. The decision may also carry wider legal and political consequences.
11:10 PM, 11/17/2025Politics
U.S. Judge Finds 'Government Misconduct,' Orders Release of Comey Grand Jury Materials
In Washington on Monday, a U.S. district judge concluded there is evidence of government misconduct in the way a prosecutor aligned with President Donald Trump obtained criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge ordered that relevant grand jury materials be turned over to Comey's defense team.
The ruling could have significant consequences for the prosecution's case: disclosure of grand jury material may reveal procedural or ethical concerns about how the investigation and charging decisions were handled. Legal analysts say the decision could prompt additional court review, potential remedies, or impacts on the strength of the prosecution's evidence.
While the judge's order does not determine Comey's guilt or innocence, it represents an important judicial check on prosecutorial conduct and may have broader legal and political implications as the case proceeds.
Reporting: Andrew Goudsward. Editing: Franklin Paul.