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William Fitzpatrick

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Nov 19, 2025
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James Comey indictment missteps

A string of judicial findings and courtroom admissions has put the Justice Department’s handling of the James Comey indictment under intense scrutiny: Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick said prosecu...

Dec 3, 2025

Was Magistrate Judge William R. ?’s ruling regarding Comey challenged on appeal or altered by a higher court?

Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick issued an order on Nov. 17, 2025, directing release of grand‑jury transcripts to Comey’s defense and criticized prosecutorial conduct — that order was stayed by th...

Nov 26, 2025

How have judges and legal experts assessed the sufficiency and admissibility of the prosecution's evidence so far?

Judicial reviewers in the high-profile Comey matter have pressed prosecutors to produce extensive materials — including grand jury evidence — and a magistrate judge expressed concern the Department of...

Nov 19, 2025

What potential federal statutes could apply to alleged actions by James Comey after Magistrate Judge William R.'s ruling?

Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick found evidence of “government misconduct” and ordered grand‑jury materials turned over in the federal prosecution of James Comey, who faces counts for making false...

Nov 17, 2025

What steps would prosecutors need to take to bring a case against Comey, and what legal defenses could he raise?

Prosecutors brought false‑statement and obstruction charges against James Comey after a grand jury returned an indictment in September; a federal magistrate judge has since found a “disturbing pattern...

Nov 17, 2025

What specific charges, if any, could be brought against James Comey following Magistrate Judge William R. ?’s ruling?

Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick found “genuine issues of misconduct” in how prosecutors presented the James Comey indictment and ordered grand‑jury materials turned over to the defense, a ruling ...

Nov 17, 2025

What are the potential criminal or civil consequences for Comey arising from Magistrate Judge William R. ?’s ruling?

A U.S. magistrate judge, William Fitzpatrick, found evidence of "government misconduct" in the Justice Department’s handling of the Comey prosecution and ordered grand-jury materials turned over to Co...