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Coverage dated November 16, 2025

Judge orders grand jury material to be given to Comey, citing "disturbing pattern" of DOJ missteps

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A federal magistrate judge wrote that there is a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the case involving former FBI Director James Comey.

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Judge orders DOJ to release Comey grand jury files, cites ‘misconduct’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> A U.S. judge today found evidence of “government misconduct” in how a prosecutor aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and ordered that grand jury materials be turned over to Comey’s defense team.

  2. CBS News

    Judge orders grand jury material to be given to Comey, citing "disturbing pattern" of DOJ missteps (opens CBS News)

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    A federal magistrate judge wrote that there is a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the case involving former FBI Director James Comey.

  3. RedState

    Judge's Order Compelling DOJ to Disclose Grand Jury Materials in Comey Case Could Spell Trouble (opens RedState)

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    Judge orders DOJ to disclose grand jury materials in Comey case, raising misconduct concerns.

  4. Washington Examiner

    DOJ must turn over materials to Comey due to possible 'missteps' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A judge ordered the DOJ to give Comey full grand jury records after finding unusual signs of investigative missteps.

  5. The New Republic

    Judge Orders Trump DOJ to Hand Over All Grand Jury Materials on Comey (opens The New Republic)

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    The federal judge on the James Comey case issued a scathing ruling warning about a “disturbing pattern” of missteps from the Department of Justice.

  6. The Guardian

    US judge finds evidence of ‘government misconduct’ in federal case against Comey (opens The Guardian)

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    Federal judge ordered that grand jury materials be turned over to former FBI director James Comey’s defense team

  7. Fox News

    Judge orders DOJ to give Comey grand jury records, citing prosecutor's misconduct (opens Fox News)

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    Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered the Department of Justice to hand over grand jury material to former FBI Director James Comey citing prosecutorial misconduct concerns.