Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Evidence in DOJ’s Attempt to Re-Indict James Comey
7 weeks ago
A federal judge in Washington has dealt a setback to the Justice Department as it seeks a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has temporarily blocked prosecutors from using key evidence that helped secure the original charges — specifically communications between Comey and his longtime friend, Columbia University law professor Daniel Richman.
The ruling does not prevent the government from attempting to bring a new case, but it indicates prosecutors may have to move forward without citing that evidence.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has temporarily blocked prosecutors from using key evidence that helped secure the original charges — specifically communications between Comey and his longtime friend, Columbia University law professor Daniel Richman.
The ruling does not prevent the government from attempting to bring a new case, but it indicates prosecutors may have to move forward without citing that evidence.
