The Justice Department admitted in court Wednesday that the grand jury which indicted former FBI Director James Comey never received the final version of the charges, raising fresh doubts about the case’s legitimacy.
Lindsey Halligan, Trump's handpicked U.S. attorney who brought charges against former FBI Director James Comey, told a judge that the full grand jury that indicted Comey did not see the indictment — only the foreperson and another grand juror did. https://t.co/bP4O4QOqxE pic.twitter.com/fOJkEuhnEm
— ABC News (@ABC) November 19, 2025
DOJ attorney Tyler Lemons acknowledged the lapse under questioning from Judge Michael Nachmanoff, prompting Comey’s legal team to argue that the indictment should be dismissed. The judge has not yet ruled.
BREAKING: Federal judge in James Comey case questions whether indictment was properly presented to grand jury pic.twitter.com/O7yimuwyLj
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 19, 2025
Lead prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, a former Trump attorney with no prosecutorial background, has already faced criticism over irregularities in the case.
Earlier in the week, a magistrate judge cited apparent investigative missteps, including possible Fourth Amendment violations and grand jury irregularities. Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges of obstruction and making false statements.
Lindsey Halligan, Trump's handpicked US attorney, admits full grand jury never saw final indictment handed up against former FBI Director James Comey. Follow live updates. https://t.co/k66UKlXNdh
— CNN (@CNN) November 19, 2025
The dispute heightens scrutiny of the Trump administration’s prosecution, long dogged by accusations of political motivation. The Justice Department has until Wednesday evening to explain how the flawed indictment process unfolded.
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