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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 14m

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 47m

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At one point during the hearing, the judge asked the prosecution why the case can’t be tried before mid-December.

Lemons replied: We are “just getting our hands around” discovery in the case.

There’s lots of it, he added, and it includes a “significant” amount of classified information.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 48m

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Two prosecutors who are new to the case—Tyler Lemons and Gabriel Diaz—appeared in court alongside Lindsey Halligan.

Comey’s family attended the hearing—including his daughter, Maurene Comey, who was abruptly fired from her job as a federal prosecutor earlier this year.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 48m

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

Oral argument on the first set of pre-trial motions is scheduled for Nov. 19.

Oral argument on the second batch is scheduled for Dec. 9.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 49m

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A second set of pre-trial motions is due by Oct. 30.

Comey’s defense counsel, Patrick Fitzgerald, said he expects that batch to include a motion regarding abuse of grand jury process and an “outrageous government conduct” motion.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 49m

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The judge also set an initial schedule for pre-trial motions.

The first set is expected by Oct. 12. Per Comey’s defense counsel, that batch will include motions to dismiss for selective and vindictive prosecution, as well as a motion challenging the legality of Halligan’s appointment as US attorney

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

The government did not seek Comey’s detention and the district court judge, Michael S. Nachmanoff, released him on personal recognizance.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

At one point during the hearing, the judge asked the prosecution why the case can’t be tried before mid-December.

Lemons replied: We are “just getting our hands around” discovery in the case.

There’s lots of it, he added, and it includes a “significant” amount of classified information.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

At one point during the hearing, the judge asked the prosecution why the case can’t be tried before mid-December.

Lemons replied: We are “just getting our hands around” discovery in the case.

There’s lots of it, he added, and it includes a “significant” amount of classified information.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

Two prosecutors who are new to the case—Tyler Lemons and Gabriel Diaz—appeared in court alongside Lindsey Halligan.

Comey’s family attended the hearing—including his daughter, Maurene Comey, who was abruptly fired from her job as a federal prosecutor earlier this year.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

Oral argument on the first set of pre-trial motions is scheduled for Nov. 19.

Oral argument on the second batch is scheduled for Dec. 9.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

A second set of pre-trial motions is due by Oct. 30.

Comey’s defense counsel, Patrick Fitzgerald, said he expects that batch to include a motion regarding abuse of grand jury process and an “outrageous government conduct” motion.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

The judge also set an initial schedule for pre-trial motions.

The first set is expected by Oct. 12. Per Comey’s defense counsel, that batch will include motions to dismiss for selective and vindictive prosecution, as well as a motion challenging the legality of Halligan’s appointment as US attorney

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

The judge also set an initial schedule for pre-trial motions.

The first set is expected by Oct. 12. Per Comey’s defense counsel, that batch will include motions to dismiss for selective and vindictive prosecution, as well as a motion challenging the legality of Halligan’s appointment as US attorney

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

The government did not seek Comey’s detention and the district court judge, Michael S. Nachmanoff, released him on personal recognizance.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

The government did not seek Comey’s detention and the district court judge, Michael S. Nachmanoff, released him on personal recognizance.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

BREAKING: James Comey pleads not guilty to federal criminal charges, judge sets trial date for Jan. 5

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 4h

Good morning from the line outside the courthouse in the Eastern District of Virginia, where former FBI director James Comey is set to be arraigned on federal charges.

I’m here for @lawfaremedia.org.

Follow along for updates ⬇️

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1h

BREAKING: James Comey pleads not guilty to federal criminal charges, judge sets trial date for Jan. 5

More details TK

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 4h

Good morning from the line outside the courthouse in the Eastern District of Virginia, where former FBI director James Comey is set to be arraigned on federal charges.

I’m here for @lawfaremedia.org.

Follow along for updates ⬇️

Federal courthouse in EDVA, with line of people out front and a guy holding a “show trial” sign

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 4h

No sign of Comey at the courthouse yet, but some members of his family—including his daughter, Maurene Comey—just joined the line.

We’re going in and unfortunately no phones are allowed in court, but I’ll update when I can.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 4h

No sign of Comey at the courthouse yet, but some members of his family—including his daughter, Maurene Comey—just joined the line.

We’re going in and unfortunately no phones are allowed in court, but I’ll update when I can.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 4h

The hearing marks Comey’s first court appearance since Trump demanded that the Justice Department pursue charges against him, despite concerns among prosecutors that there is insufficient evidence to criminally charge him.

The arraignment is set for 10 am this morning.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 4h

Good morning from the line outside the courthouse in the Eastern District of Virginia, where former FBI director James Comey is set to be arraigned on federal charges.

I’m here for @lawfaremedia.org.

Follow along for updates ⬇️

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 12h

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 12h

Hill/WH reporters Me TV reporters

Andy Reid in suit, Travis in weird shirt and hat, Mahomes in fancy suit jacket vest combo thing

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 12h

Spiritually, it counts.

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