Former FBI Director James Comey (I) has Challenged Restrictions imposed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on His Access to Evidence in an ongoing Criminal Case, asserting that the Limitations undermine His ability to Mount an Effective Defense.
Court Filings reveal that Comey’s Legal Team Secured a Ruling from U.S. District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff, Mandating Full Disclosure of Discovery Materials to Ensure Trial Preparations remain on Schedule for January 2026.
Comey’s Attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, Criticized the DOJ’s Policy as Opaque and Unjust, arguing it Unfairly Hampers the Defense.
Fitzgerald contended that the Constraints on Comey’s Evidence Access, Disregard His extensive record of Public Service and Impede His ability to prepare adequately for Trial.
Fitzgerald wrote, “Protective orders addressing the confidentiality and privacy interests of others should not override a defendant’s right to a fair trial.”
Fitzgerald added, “Places his defense at a severe and unnecessary disadvantage to insist that he be prohibited from possessing Protected Material to be able to review and refer to whenever necessary throughout preparation of his defense.”
Comey’s Legal Team stated, “To assert now, that he cannot be trusted with receiving discovery in his case controverts his long career of distinguished government service at the highest levels.”
Judge Nachmanoff Directed Prosecutors to Comply with Discovery Deadlines to keep the Trial On-Track.
The Case originates from Allegations that Comey provided Misleading Testimony during a 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing regarding His Authorization of Anonymous FBI Media Communications.
Nachmanoff said, “Protective orders addressing the confidentiality and privacy interests of others should not override a defendant’s right to a fair trial.”
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