Comey Indictment Bombshell: Grand Jury Never Saw Charges

A Shocking Revelation in the Comey Case

In a stunning development during a federal court hearing on November 19, 2025, bombshell testimony revealed that the entire grand jury tasked with indicting former FBI Director James Comey never reviewed the final charges against him. The revelation has thrown the politically charged legal case into chaos and intensified arguments of vindictive prosecution.

The Grand Jury Irregularity

Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan—appointed by President Trump—admitted under oath that only two grand jurors reviewed the final indictment handed down against Comey. This occurred after the full grand jury initially declined to approve one of the counts. Instead of presenting a new indictment to the full panel, Halligan simply altered the document and brought it to the magistrate's courtroom for the grand jury foreperson to sign.

"No indictment was returned," argued Comey's attorney Michael Dreeben. "There is no indictment."

Federal Judge Michael Nachmanoff expressed alarm at the procedural breakdown, noting the prosecution was operating in "uncharted legal territory." The judge ordered the Justice Department to respond by 5 p.m. ET to these extraordinary revelations.

Political Firestorm

The case stems from Comey's 2020 Senate testimony where he allegedly lied about authorizing leaks to the press. Prosecutors claim he directed a Columbia University professor to share information with a New York Times reporter. However, Comey's team argues the prosecution is purely retaliatory, pointing to Trump's long history of public animosity toward Comey and a 2025 social media post demanding "justice" against him.

"When no career prosecutor would carry out those orders, the President publicly forced the interim U.S. Attorney to resign and directed the Attorney General to effectuate 'justice' against Mr. Comey," Comey's lawyers stated in court filings.

Prosecution's Defense

DOJ attorney Tyler Lemons vehemently denied political motives, insisting Halligan was "not a puppet" and emphasizing Comey's alleged false statements "implicate societal interests of the highest order." However, the prosecution faced additional scrutiny when Lemons refused to disclose whether career prosecutors had previously recommended against bringing charges, citing instructions from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's office.

What's at Stake

Comey's trial is currently scheduled for January 5, 2026. The judge's eventual ruling could dismiss the indictment entirely, citing constitutional violations. Beyond this case, the revelations have broader implications for the Justice Department's independence under the current administration, as similar challenges to Trump-appointed prosecutors have emerged in investigations targeting New York Attorney General Letitia James and others.

"Bedrock principles of due process have long ensured that government officials may not use courts to punish their perceived personal and political enemies," Comey's team argued, positioning this as a test for the rule of law.