In a stunning weekend development, a federal judge has temporarily blocked federal prosecutors from accessing crucial evidence tied to the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey — a move that immediately sent shockwaves through Washington’s legal and political circles.
The decision comes at a time when Comey is already facing intensifying scrutiny. Earlier in the week, Daniel Richman — the former FBI director’s longtime confidant and well-documented media contact — moved to stop the Justice Department from reviewing his seized files. The Trump Administration is reportedly preparing to bring a new indictment against Comey, escalating what has already become one of the most consequential legal battles involving a former FBI chief.
Comey was indicted by a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia in September, facing two felony charges: making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. Prosecutors say the charges arose from Comey’s September 2020 testimony to Senate investigators, particularly surrounding whether he authorized leaks to journalists.
The pressure increased significantly after a trove of newly released November 2016 emails surfaced, directly showing Comey guiding Richman on communications with the media. According to these emails, Comey not only knew his “media mole” was speaking with reporters — he actively approved it.
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