US judge says government 'missteps' may have tainted Comey case

A federal judge has raised serious concerns about potential government misconduct in the Trump administration's prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, who faces charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice. Judge William Fitzpatrick determined that prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, who was quickly appointed by Trump and obtained an indictment within three days, may have made misleading statements to the grand jury that could have compromised the integrity of the proceedings. The judge granted Comey's defense team unprecedented access to all grand jury materials, including transcripts and audio recordings, to protect the defendant's rights.