Comey lawyers ask judge to block Justice Department's third criminal case

Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey will ask a federal judge on Friday to block the Justice Department from pursuing its third criminal case against him, the Guardian reported.

The hearing will focus on a leak case that has already been investigated twice without any action taken. Comey, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, was dismissed early in the president’s first term and has since been a frequent target of Republican outrage. The request seeks to halt further criminal proceedings in a matter that has already drawn extensive scrutiny.

Why it matters

The decision could determine whether the Justice Department can move forward with a third criminal case against a former FBI director who has been a vocal opponent of the president.

Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

30 Oct 2026, 17:56 IST

Key names

James Comey, Lawyers, FBI, Donald Trump

Section

World

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• The GuardianJames Comey lawyers seek to have third criminal case dismissed 30 Oct, 17:56

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