Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Gets Death Blow to Case by Pissed Off Judge
Dec 8, 2025
A Senior Federal Judge has intervened, blocking the DOJ from using potentially tainted files linked to James Comey, raising big questions about legal tactics. The judge's emergency order aims to maintain the status quo, preventing any misuse of sensitive materials. Insights into Daniel Richman's role as Comey's lawyer reveal complexities in the investigation. Plus, intriguing email exchanges among prosecutors could have significant implications for reindictment efforts. Stay tuned for the unfolding legal drama!
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Warrantless Search Creates Legal Roadblock
- The DOJ relied on files seized from Daniel Richman that were retained and later searched without a warrant, creating a Fourth Amendment problem.
- Judge Kolar-Kotelly issued a temporary restraining order to block use of those files while the court reviews the legality.
Richman's Role With Comey And Documents
- Daniel Richman is a Columbia law professor and longtime friend and adviser to James Comey who provided documents to investigators in 2017 and 2020.
- Those materials were imaged by the government during an Arctic Haze probe and later retained without charges being filed.
Privilege And Prosecutorial Missteps Intersect
- The alleged warrantless re-examination was tied to Lindsey Halligan's prosecution of Comey and implicated attorney-client privilege issues.
- That improper search undermines any indictment that relied on material from Richman's files.