Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
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What led up to James Comey being indicted
President Trump is praising the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and warning that other political opponents could soon be targets of his Justice Department. Critics have been quick to call the two-count indictment a political prosecution, while legal experts say a conviction could face significant hurdles. Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump's feud with Comey looms over indictment
President Trump has long called for charges against former FBI Director James Comey, whom he fired during his first term and blames for launching the investigation into the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia in 2017. Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa have more.
What is the burden of proof in the Comey case?
The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey. Federal prosecutors charged Comey with one count each of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. Comey says he is innocent. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
The politics surrounding Comey's indictment
James Comey was once the nation's top law enforcement official as FBI director. Now he's a criminal defendant. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join "The Takeout" to weigh in on the politics behind the Justice Department's decision.
Democrats probing ouster of Virginia attorney
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are launching an investigation into the ouster of a federal prosecutor, one day after his replacement signed an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, who serves on the House committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Memo recommended against charging Comey
The Justice Department charged former FBI director James Comey with one count of making a false statement and one count of obstruction. In a message on Instagram, he said he was ready and willing to go to trial. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Weijia Jiang report.
What led to James Comey's indictment?
The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts Thursday, marking a major escalation in President Trump's efforts to target his political opponents. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Then, Scott Fredericksen, former federal prosecutor, and Peter Zeidenberg, former deputy special counsel for the DOJ, join with analysis.
A grand jury charged Comey with 2 counts — but rejected a third. Here's what they say.
President Trump's Justice Department charged former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress — revisiting controversies over the FBI's Trump-Russia probe from nearly a decade ago.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
James Comey's unique indictment
President Trump is weighing in on the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey as more details emerge about the unusual legal development. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Willie James Inman report.
Trump calls Comey a "dirty cop"
President Trump is reacting to news that former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two counts in the Eastern District of Virginia. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Caroline Polisi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more on reaction to the indictment.
Political fallout from Comey's indictment
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on charges of obstruction and false statements, and what it means for President Trump's legacy.
Comey indictment highlights Trump's influence
The indictment against former FBI Director James Comey comes after President Trump publicly called on the Department of Justice to prosecute some of his political opponents. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Ed O'Keefe break down the unusual aspects of the legal move.
What's known about Comey indictment
CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down the latest on the indictment of former FBI director James Comey.
Comey indicted following Trump's DOJ pressure
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two counts following President Trump's ongoing public remarks on the Justice Department prosecuting his political opponents. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman, Rebecca Roiphe and Natalie Brand have more.
House Judiciary Democrats launch probe of Virginia U.S. attorney's ouster
Former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned a week ago. On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.
Former FBI Director James Comey posts video statement, vows to fight charges
James Comey posted a video to Instagram following the Justice Department's indictment on two charges, one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.
What we know about James Comey indictment
A federal grand jury returned a criminal indictment against James Comey, the former director of the FBI who has long faced criticism from President Trump. Ed O'Keefe has details.
James Comey responds to his indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted. He is charged with one count of making false statements and another count of obstruction of justice. Comey himself posted a video to Instagram sharing his response to the news. Scott Fredericksen, defense attorney and former federal prosecutor, joins CBS News with more.
Early details after James Comey indicted
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the charges and former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joins CBS News with his reaction.
Breaking down the charges against James Comey
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted. A U.S. official tells CBS News that he's been charged with one count of making false statements and another count of obstruction of justice. Scott Fredericksen, defense attorney and former federal prosecutor, joins CBS News to break it down.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Department of Justice on one count of making flase statements and one count of obstruction of justice. Jessica Levinson joins to discuss.
James Comey indicted on 2 counts
The Justice Department has charged James Comey with one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Trump on possible charges against Comey
Sources say the Department of Justice is nearing a decision on whether to charge former FBI director James Comey. It's unclear what kind of case the department is pursuing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks it all down.
Judge questions prosecutor's handling of indictment in Comey case
A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
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