Cat Got the Indictment Singer's [sic] Tongue? - emptywheel

"The undersigned has been appointed to hear this motion and finds it necessary to determine the extent of the indictment signer's involvement in the grand jury proceedings. Accordingly, the Government is directed to submit, no later than Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm, for in camera review, all documents relating to the indictment signer's participation in the grand jury proceedings, along with complete grand jury transcripts."

"Although those motions must be decided on their own merits, the circumstances described in both motions raise a strong possibility that there were "irregularities in the grand jury proceedings" that would provide a "basis for dismissal of the indictment." Nguyen, 314 F. Supp. 2d at 616 (citations omitted). Indeed, Judge Currie has already ordered the government to produce for in camera review "all documents relating to the indictment signer's participation in the grand jury proceedings, along with complete grand jury transcripts." ECF No. 95."

Judge Cameron McGowan Currie directed the government to submit, for in camera review, all documents relating to the indictment signer's participation in the grand jury proceedings and complete grand jury transcripts by November 3, 2025. The order responds to motions by Jim Comey and others raising a strong possibility of irregularities that could provide a basis for dismissal under Nguyen. Mr. Comey argued that if Lindsey Halligan alone secured and signed the indictment, dismissal would be required because of unlawful appointment. Disclosure is also described as potentially supporting a claim that prosecution resulted from presidential animus and protected speech. The government later delivered transcripts but omitted some documents.

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