Judge orders DOJ to hand over evidence in Comey case, citing unfair practices

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A federal judge criticized the Justice Department's handling of the James Comey case, stating it appeared to "indict first" and "investigate later." Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered prosecutors to provide key evidence to Comey's defense team by Thursday evening, deeming the government's conduct unfair. The case involves allegations Comey authorized a friend to share information with reporters and then denied it under oath. Comey has pleaded not guilty.


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