Michael Nachmanoff

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Judge Blocks Order for DOJ to Hand Over Grand Jury Evidence in Comey Case

Judge in Comey case blocks order mandating DOJ hand over grand jury evidence, and this is where it all begins. It seems like the legal world is buzzing with activity, and it’s all centered around the case of former FBI Director James Comey. The story gets interesting as a federal judge has stepped in, putting a temporary hold on a previous order that would have required the Department of Justice (DOJ) to hand over a mountain of grand jury evidence to Comey’s legal team.

The Justice Department immediately requested the stay, and it was granted by U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff.… Continue reading

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Comey Wins Early Discovery Fight, Judge Rejects Trump DOJ Delay Tactics

U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff denied the Justice Department’s motion for a protective order that would have limited James Comey’s access to discovery, citing that the proposal would hinder the defendant’s ability to prepare for trial. The judge’s decision reinforces his commitment to avoid delays in the case, as evidenced by the swift litigation schedule he set at Comey’s arraignment, including a January 5 trial date. This stance contrasts with the plans of the Trump-installed prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, who has secured a two-count indictment against Comey for allegedly lying to and obstructing Congress. Halligan recently secured an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose prosecution Trump also called for.

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